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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,059.02, 256,698.68 and 92,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,059.02, 256,698.68 and 92,228.20 is: 138,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,059.02 : 256,698.68 = 92,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,059.02/256,698.68 = 92,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,059.02x = 256,698.68 × 92,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,059.02x = 23,674,857,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674,857,198.78/171,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,401.69

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