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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,390.95, 258,032.37 and 92,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,390.95, 258,032.37 and 92,228.91 is: 138,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,390.95 : 258,032.37 = 92,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,390.95/258,032.37 = 92,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,390.95x = 258,032.37 × 92,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,390.95x = 23,798,044,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798,044,229.82/172,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,046.95

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