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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,863.80, 181,295.70 and 92,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,863.80, 181,295.70 and 92,837.80 is: 139,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,863.80 : 181,295.70 = 92,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,863.80/181,295.70 = 92,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,863.80x = 181,295.70 × 92,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,863.80x = 16,831,093,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,831,093,937.46/120,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,256.70

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