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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,977.37, 263,900.43 and 91,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,977.37, 263,900.43 and 91,701.32 is: 137,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,977.37 : 263,900.43 = 91,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,977.37/263,900.43 = 91,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,977.37x = 263,900.43 × 91,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,977.37x = 24,200,017,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,017,779.57/175,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,517.79

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