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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,612.20, 257,418.30 and 92,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,612.20, 257,418.30 and 92,880.20 is: 139,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,612.20 : 257,418.30 = 92,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,612.20/257,418.30 = 92,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,612.20x = 257,418.30 × 92,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,612.20x = 23,909,063,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909,063,187.66/171,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,320.30

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