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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,920.54, 257,879.65 and 93,532.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,920.54, 257,879.65 and 93,532.99 is: 140,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,920.54 : 257,879.65 = 93,532.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,920.54/257,879.65 = 93,532.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,920.54x = 257,879.65 × 93,532.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,920.54x = 24,120,254,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,254,724.65/171,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,298.85

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