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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,737.44, 257,680.32 and 92,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,737.44, 257,680.32 and 92,907.20 is: 139,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,737.44 : 257,680.32 = 92,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,737.44/257,680.32 = 92,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,737.44x = 257,680.32 × 92,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,737.44x = 23,940,357,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,940,357,026.30/171,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,400.92

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