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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.58, 256,286.22 and 91,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.58, 256,286.22 and 91,950.58 is: 137,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.58 : 256,286.22 = 91,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.58/256,286.22 = 91,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.58x = 256,286.22 × 91,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.58x = 23,565,666,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,666,575.01/171,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,805.61

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