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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,310.78, 236,409.42 and 92,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,310.78, 236,409.42 and 92,728.72 is: 127,965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,310.78 : 236,409.42 = 92,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,310.78/236,409.42 = 92,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,310.78x = 236,409.42 × 92,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,310.78x = 21,921,942,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,942,912.54/171,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,965.93

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