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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.89, 256,570.61 and 92,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.89, 256,570.61 and 92,096.33 is: 138,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.89 : 256,570.61 = 92,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.89/256,570.61 = 92,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.89x = 256,570.61 × 92,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.89x = 23,629,209,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629,209,823.53/170,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,184.22

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