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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,856.94, 257,887.47 and 92,969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,856.94, 257,887.47 and 92,969.42 is: 139,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,856.94 : 257,887.47 = 92,969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,856.94/257,887.47 = 92,969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,856.94x = 257,887.47 × 92,969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,856.94x = 23,975,648,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,648,511.17/171,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,509.34

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