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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,612.70, 257,419.05 and 92,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,612.70, 257,419.05 and 92,880.70 is: 139,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,612.70 : 257,419.05 = 92,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,612.70/257,419.05 = 92,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,612.70x = 257,419.05 × 92,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,612.70x = 23,909,261,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909,261,557.34/171,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,321.05

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