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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,430.07, 257,242.32 and 92,542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,430.07, 257,242.32 and 92,542.55 is: 138,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,430.07 : 257,242.32 = 92,542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,430.07/257,242.32 = 92,542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,430.07x = 257,242.32 × 92,542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,430.07x = 23,805,858,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805,858,974.50/171,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,866.30

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