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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,116.22, 268,577.06 and 88,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,116.22, 268,577.06 and 88,961.16 is: 133,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,116.22 : 268,577.06 = 88,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,116.22/268,577.06 = 88,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,116.22x = 268,577.06 × 88,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,116.22x = 23,892,926,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,926,806.99/179,116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,393.43

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