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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,734.84, 257,529.36 and 92,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,734.84, 257,529.36 and 92,827.88 is: 139,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,734.84 : 257,529.36 = 92,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,734.84/257,529.36 = 92,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,734.84x = 257,529.36 × 92,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,734.84x = 23,905,904,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905,904,526.56/171,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,202.42

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