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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,727.44, 257,665.32 and 92,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,727.44, 257,665.32 and 92,897.16 is: 139,385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,727.44 : 257,665.32 = 92,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,727.44/257,665.32 = 92,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,727.44x = 257,665.32 × 92,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,727.44x = 23,936,376,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936,376,458.49/171,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,385.86

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