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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,966.44, 265,289.20 and 88,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,966.44, 265,289.20 and 88,247.16 is: 132,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,966.44 : 265,289.20 = 88,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,966.44/265,289.20 = 88,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,966.44x = 265,289.20 × 88,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,966.44x = 23,411,018,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,018,478.67/176,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,290.72

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