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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,729.72, 265,234.91 and 92,515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,729.72, 265,234.91 and 92,515.64 is: 138,846.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,729.72 : 265,234.91 = 92,515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,729.72/265,234.91 = 92,515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,729.72x = 265,234.91 × 92,515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,729.72x = 24,538,375,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538,375,660.24/176,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,846.91

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