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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,089, 257,580.72 and 91,926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,089, 257,580.72 and 91,926.54 is: 137,594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,089 : 257,580.72 = 91,926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,089/257,580.72 = 91,926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,089x = 257,580.72 × 91,926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,089x = 23,678,504,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678,504,360.31/172,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,594.53

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