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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,640.20, 257,460.30 and 92,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,640.20, 257,460.30 and 92,908.20 is: 139,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,640.20 : 257,460.30 = 92,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,640.20/257,460.30 = 92,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,640.20x = 257,460.30 × 92,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,640.20x = 23,920,173,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,920,173,044.46/171,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,362.30

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