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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,973.97, 257,866.23 and 92,105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,973.97, 257,866.23 and 92,105.54 is: 138,107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,973.97 : 257,866.23 = 92,105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,973.97/257,866.23 = 92,105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,973.97x = 257,866.23 × 92,105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,973.97x = 23,750,908,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,750,908,384.98/171,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,107.58

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