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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,802.14, 257,426.19 and 92,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,802.14, 257,426.19 and 92,953.50 is: 139,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,802.14 : 257,426.19 = 92,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,802.14/257,426.19 = 92,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,802.14x = 257,426.19 × 92,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,802.14x = 23,928,665,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,665,352.17/171,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,280.37

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