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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,851.80, 256,277.70 and 92,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,851.80, 256,277.70 and 92,119.80 is: 138,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,851.80 : 256,277.70 = 92,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,851.80/256,277.70 = 92,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,851.80x = 256,277.70 × 92,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,851.80x = 23,608,250,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608,250,468.46/170,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,179.70

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