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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,623.26, 257,508.96 and 92,793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,623.26, 257,508.96 and 92,793.16 is: 139,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,623.26 : 257,508.96 = 92,793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,623.26/257,508.96 = 92,793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,623.26x = 257,508.96 × 92,793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,623.26x = 23,895,070,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895,070,126.71/171,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,229.79

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