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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,846.30, 181,269.45 and 92,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,846.30, 181,269.45 and 92,820.30 is: 139,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,846.30 : 181,269.45 = 92,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,846.30/181,269.45 = 92,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,846.30x = 181,269.45 × 92,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,846.30x = 16,825,484,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825,484,729.84/120,846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,230.45

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