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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,158.86, 265,597.95 and 88,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,158.86, 265,597.95 and 88,366.66 is: 132,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,158.86 : 265,597.95 = 88,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,158.86/265,597.95 = 88,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,158.86x = 265,597.95 × 88,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,158.86x = 23,470,003,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,003,744.35/177,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.99

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