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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,609.20, 257,413.80 and 92,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,609.20, 257,413.80 and 92,877.20 is: 139,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,609.20 : 257,413.80 = 92,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,609.20/257,413.80 = 92,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,609.20x = 257,413.80 × 92,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,609.20x = 23,907,872,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907,872,985.36/171,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,315.80

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