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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,647.62, 257,542.50 and 92,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,647.62, 257,542.50 and 92,668.98 is: 139,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,647.62 : 257,542.50 = 92,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,647.62/257,542.50 = 92,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,647.62x = 257,542.50 × 92,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,647.62x = 23,866,200,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866,200,781.65/171,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,041.84

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