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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,091, 257,583.72 and 91,928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,091, 257,583.72 and 91,928.54 is: 137,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,091 : 257,583.72 = 91,928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,091/257,583.72 = 91,928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,091x = 257,583.72 × 91,928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,091x = 23,679,295,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,295,307.37/172,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,597.52

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