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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.44, 258,052.08 and 93,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.44, 258,052.08 and 93,156 is: 139,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.44 : 258,052.08 = 93,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.44/258,052.08 = 93,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.44x = 258,052.08 × 93,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.44x = 24,039,099,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039,099,564.48/171,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,774.04

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