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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,265.79, 271,926.36 and 92,470.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,265.79, 271,926.36 and 92,470.83 is: 138,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,265.79 : 271,926.36 = 92,470.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,265.79/271,926.36 = 92,470.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,265.79x = 271,926.36 × 92,470.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,265.79x = 25,145,256,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,256,208.08/181,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,720.36

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