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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,002.24, 256,555.24 and 91,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,002.24, 256,555.24 and 91,026.58 is: 136,567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,002.24 : 256,555.24 = 91,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,002.24/256,555.24 = 91,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,002.24x = 256,555.24 × 91,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,002.24x = 23,353,346,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,346,078.28/171,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,567.49

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