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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,982.44, 258,047.58 and 93,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,982.44, 258,047.58 and 93,153 is: 139,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,982.44 : 258,047.58 = 93,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,982.44/258,047.58 = 93,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,982.44x = 258,047.58 × 93,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,982.44x = 24,037,906,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037,906,219.74/171,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,769.54

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