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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,869.80, 181,304.70 and 92,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,869.80, 181,304.70 and 92,843.80 is: 139,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,869.80 : 181,304.70 = 92,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,869.80/181,304.70 = 92,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,869.80x = 181,304.70 × 92,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,869.80x = 16,833,017,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,017,305.86/120,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,265.70

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