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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,754.44, 257,705.82 and 92,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,754.44, 257,705.82 and 92,924.16 is: 139,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,754.44 : 257,705.82 = 92,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,754.44/257,705.82 = 92,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,754.44x = 257,705.82 × 92,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,754.44x = 23,947,096,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947,096,850.61/171,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,426.36

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