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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,264.79, 271,924.86 and 92,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,264.79, 271,924.86 and 92,469.83 is: 138,718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,264.79 : 271,924.86 = 92,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,264.79/271,924.86 = 92,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,264.79x = 271,924.86 × 92,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,264.79x = 25,144,844,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,844,217.35/181,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,718.86

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