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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,799.14, 257,421.69 and 92,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,799.14, 257,421.69 and 92,950.50 is: 139,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,799.14 : 257,421.69 = 92,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,799.14/257,421.69 = 92,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,799.14x = 257,421.69 × 92,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,799.14x = 23,927,474,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927,474,796.35/171,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,275.87

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