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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,965.44, 265,287.72 and 88,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,965.44, 265,287.72 and 88,246.14 is: 132,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,965.44 : 265,287.72 = 88,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,965.44/265,287.72 = 88,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,965.44x = 265,287.72 × 88,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,965.44x = 23,410,617,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,617,279.40/176,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,289.20

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