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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.80, 263,610.90 and 92,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.80, 263,610.90 and 92,796.60 is: 138,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.80 : 263,610.90 = 92,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.80/263,610.90 = 92,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.80x = 263,610.90 × 92,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.80x = 24,462,195,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,195,242.94/175,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,989.90

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