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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,596.96, 258,545.52 and 89,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,596.96, 258,545.52 and 89,316 is: 133,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,596.96 : 258,545.52 = 89,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,596.96/258,545.52 = 89,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,596.96x = 258,545.52 × 89,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,596.96x = 23,092,251,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,251,664.32/172,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,792.92

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