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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,830.55, 257,745.83 and 92,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,830.55, 257,745.83 and 92,114.40 is: 138,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,830.55 : 257,745.83 = 92,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,830.55/257,745.83 = 92,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,830.55x = 257,745.83 × 92,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,830.55x = 23,742,102,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,102,022.38/171,830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,171.60

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