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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,814.58, 258,988.59 and 89,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,814.58, 258,988.59 and 89,766.90 is: 134,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,814.58 : 258,988.59 = 89,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,814.58/258,988.59 = 89,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,814.58x = 258,988.59 × 89,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,814.58x = 23,248,602,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,602,859.67/172,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,529.17

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