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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,295.88, 263,188.62 and 89,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,295.88, 263,188.62 and 89,966.43 is: 135,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,295.88 : 263,188.62 = 89,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,295.88/263,188.62 = 89,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,295.88x = 263,188.62 × 89,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,295.88x = 23,678,140,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678,140,558.03/175,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,075.28

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