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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,477.23, 260,007.57 and 89,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,477.23, 260,007.57 and 89,277.12 is: 133,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,477.23 : 260,007.57 = 89,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,477.23/260,007.57 = 89,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,477.23x = 260,007.57 × 89,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,477.23x = 23,212,727,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,727,027.80/173,477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,808.50

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