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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,242.28, 182,618.89 and 92,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,242.28, 182,618.89 and 92,065.89 is: 127,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,242.28 : 182,618.89 = 92,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,242.28/182,618.89 = 92,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,242.28x = 182,618.89 × 92,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,242.28x = 16,812,971,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812,971,438.57/132,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,137.64

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