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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,635.20, 257,452.80 and 92,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,635.20, 257,452.80 and 92,903.20 is: 139,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,635.20 : 257,452.80 = 92,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,635.20/257,452.80 = 92,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,635.20x = 257,452.80 × 92,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,635.20x = 23,918,188,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918,188,968.96/171,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,354.80

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