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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,845.70, 257,768.55 and 93,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,845.70, 257,768.55 and 93,113.70 is: 139,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,845.70 : 257,768.55 = 93,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,845.70/257,768.55 = 93,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,845.70x = 257,768.55 × 93,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,845.70x = 24,001,783,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001,783,434.14/171,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,670.55

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