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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,841.89, 257,686.71 and 91,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,841.89, 257,686.71 and 91,860.48 is: 137,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,841.89 : 257,686.71 = 91,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,841.89/257,686.71 = 91,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,841.89x = 257,686.71 × 91,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,841.89x = 23,671,223,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671,223,122.48/171,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,750.02

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