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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,331.83, 236,438.46 and 92,749.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,331.83, 236,438.46 and 92,749.79 is: 127,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,331.83 : 236,438.46 = 92,749.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,331.83/236,438.46 = 92,749.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,331.83x = 236,438.46 × 92,749.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,331.83x = 21,929,618,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929,618,104.02/171,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,995.00

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