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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,691.69, 257,611.54 and 92,861.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,691.69, 257,611.54 and 92,861.41 is: 139,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,691.69 : 257,611.54 = 92,861.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,691.69/257,611.54 = 92,861.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,691.69x = 257,611.54 × 92,861.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,691.69x = 23,922,170,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,170,372.36/171,691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,332.14

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