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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,854.22, 269,586.38 and 88,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,854.22, 269,586.38 and 88,733 is: 133,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,854.22 : 269,586.38 = 88,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,854.22/269,586.38 = 88,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,854.22x = 269,586.38 × 88,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,854.22x = 23,921,208,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921,208,256.54/179,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,003.32

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