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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,176.55, 173,477.91 and 92,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,176.55, 173,477.91 and 92,215.27 is: 137,698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,176.55 : 173,477.91 = 92,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,176.55/173,477.91 = 92,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,176.55x = 173,477.91 × 92,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,176.55x = 15,997,311,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,311,875.99/116,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,698.28

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