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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,864.80, 181,297.20 and 92,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,864.80, 181,297.20 and 92,838.80 is: 139,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,864.80 : 181,297.20 = 92,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,864.80/181,297.20 = 92,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,864.80x = 181,297.20 × 92,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,864.80x = 16,831,414,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,831,414,491.36/120,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,258.20

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