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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.58, 256,284.72 and 91,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.58, 256,284.72 and 91,949.58 is: 137,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.58 : 256,284.72 = 91,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.58/256,284.72 = 91,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.58x = 256,284.72 × 91,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.58x = 23,565,272,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,272,364.42/171,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,804.11

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