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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,753.69, 257,704.70 and 92,923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,753.69, 257,704.70 and 92,923.41 is: 139,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,753.69 : 257,704.70 = 92,923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,753.69/257,704.70 = 92,923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,753.69x = 257,704.70 × 92,923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,753.69x = 23,946,799,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,799,032.41/171,753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,425.24

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