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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,974.98, 176,814.85 and 92,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,974.98, 176,814.85 and 92,916.06 is: 139,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,974.98 : 176,814.85 = 92,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,974.98/176,814.85 = 92,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,974.98x = 176,814.85 × 92,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,974.98x = 16,428,939,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,939,484.95/117,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,257.83

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