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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,835.80, 256,253.70 and 92,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,835.80, 256,253.70 and 92,103.80 is: 138,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,835.80 : 256,253.70 = 92,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,835.80/256,253.70 = 92,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,835.80x = 256,253.70 × 92,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,835.80x = 23,601,939,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,939,534.06/170,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,155.70

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