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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,693.78, 257,611.53 and 92,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,693.78, 257,611.53 and 92,715 is: 139,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,693.78 : 257,611.53 = 92,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,693.78/257,611.53 = 92,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,693.78x = 257,611.53 × 92,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,693.78x = 23,884,453,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884,453,003.95/171,693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,110.76

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