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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,163.23, 265,604.52 and 88,371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,163.23, 265,604.52 and 88,371.03 is: 132,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,163.23 : 265,604.52 = 88,371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,163.23/265,604.52 = 88,371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,163.23x = 265,604.52 × 88,371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,163.23x = 23,471,745,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,471,745,005.06/177,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.55

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