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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,158.11, 265,596.83 and 88,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,158.11, 265,596.83 and 88,365.91 is: 132,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,158.11 : 265,596.83 = 88,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,158.11/265,596.83 = 88,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,158.11x = 265,596.83 × 88,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,158.11x = 23,469,703,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,703,806.25/177,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,478.86

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