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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,767.77, 263,664.05 and 86,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,767.77, 263,664.05 and 86,997.44 is: 130,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,767.77 : 263,664.05 = 86,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,767.77/263,664.05 = 86,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,767.77x = 263,664.05 × 86,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,767.77x = 22,938,097,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,097,594.20/175,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,502.29

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