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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,359.18, 262,944.72 and 91,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,359.18, 262,944.72 and 91,034.40 is: 136,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,359.18 : 262,944.72 = 91,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,359.18/262,944.72 = 91,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,359.18x = 262,944.72 × 91,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,359.18x = 23,937,014,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,014,818.37/175,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,502.78

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