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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,170.01, 256,793.90 and 92,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,170.01, 256,793.90 and 92,282.49 is: 138,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,170.01 : 256,793.90 = 92,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,170.01/256,793.90 = 92,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,170.01x = 256,793.90 × 92,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,170.01x = 23,697,580,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,580,047.40/171,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,444.70

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