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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,265.24, 258,507.36 and 89,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,265.24, 258,507.36 and 89,159.24 is: 133,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,265.24 : 258,507.36 = 89,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,265.24/258,507.36 = 89,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,265.24x = 258,507.36 × 89,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,265.24x = 23,048,319,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048,319,752.01/172,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,795.53

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