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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,969.43, 265,293.72 and 88,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,969.43, 265,293.72 and 88,250.13 is: 132,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,969.43 : 265,293.72 = 88,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,969.43/265,293.72 = 88,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,969.43x = 265,293.72 × 88,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,969.43x = 23,412,205,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412,205,278.18/176,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,295.20

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