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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.80, 257,927.70 and 93,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.80, 257,927.70 and 93,219.80 is: 139,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.80 : 257,927.70 = 93,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.80/257,927.70 = 93,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.80x = 257,927.70 × 93,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.80x = 24,043,968,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,043,968,608.46/171,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,829.70

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