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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,805.14, 257,430.68 and 92,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,805.14, 257,430.68 and 92,956.50 is: 139,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805.14 : 257,430.68 = 92,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805.14/257,430.68 = 92,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805.14x = 257,430.68 × 92,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805.14x = 23,929,855,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929,855,005.42/171,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,284.86

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