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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,117.81, 257,624.20 and 91,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,117.81, 257,624.20 and 91,955.45 is: 137,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,117.81 : 257,624.20 = 91,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,117.81/257,624.20 = 91,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,117.81x = 257,624.20 × 91,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,117.81x = 23,689,949,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,689,949,483.65/172,117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,637.99

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