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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,722.94, 257,658.57 and 92,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,722.94, 257,658.57 and 92,892.66 is: 139,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,722.94 : 257,658.57 = 92,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,722.94/257,658.57 = 92,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,722.94x = 257,658.57 × 92,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,722.94x = 23,934,589,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934,589,939.10/171,722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,379.11

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