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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.40, 263,999.10 and 87,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.40, 263,999.10 and 87,266.60 is: 130,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.40 : 263,999.10 = 87,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.40/263,999.10 = 87,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.40x = 263,999.10 × 87,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.40x = 23,038,303,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,303,860.06/175,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,899.90

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