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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,016.52, 256,634.93 and 92,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,016.52, 256,634.93 and 92,185.70 is: 138,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,016.52 : 256,634.93 = 92,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,016.52/256,634.93 = 92,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,016.52x = 256,634.93 × 92,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,016.52x = 23,658,069,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,069,613.79/171,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,337.92

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