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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,622.26, 257,507.46 and 92,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,622.26, 257,507.46 and 92,792.16 is: 139,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,622.26 : 257,507.46 = 92,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,622.26/257,507.46 = 92,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,622.26x = 257,507.46 × 92,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,622.26x = 23,894,673,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894,673,429.51/171,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,228.29

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