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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,609.70, 257,414.55 and 92,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,609.70, 257,414.55 and 92,877.70 is: 139,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,609.70 : 257,414.55 = 92,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,609.70/257,414.55 = 92,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,609.70x = 257,414.55 × 92,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,609.70x = 23,908,071,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908,071,350.54/171,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,316.55

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