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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,002.96, 256,601.08 and 92,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,002.96, 256,601.08 and 92,115.28 is: 138,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,002.96 : 256,601.08 = 92,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,002.96/256,601.08 = 92,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,002.96x = 256,601.08 × 92,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,002.96x = 23,636,880,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636,880,332.50/171,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,224.98

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