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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,498.10, 163,419 and 92,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,498.10, 163,419 and 92,660 is: 127,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,498.10 : 163,419 = 92,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,498.10/163,419 = 92,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,498.10x = 163,419 × 92,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,498.10x = 15,142,404,540
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,404,540/118,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,786.05

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