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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.75, 256,407.06 and 92,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.75, 256,407.06 and 92,182.55 is: 138,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.75 : 256,407.06 = 92,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.75/256,407.06 = 92,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.75x = 256,407.06 × 92,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.75x = 23,636,256,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636,256,628.80/171,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,214.23

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