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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,812.33, 258,985.22 and 89,764.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,812.33, 258,985.22 and 89,764.65 is: 134,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,812.33 : 258,985.22 = 89,764.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,812.33/258,985.22 = 89,764.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,812.33x = 258,985.22 × 89,764.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,812.33x = 23,247,717,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,717,179.65/172,812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,525.80

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