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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,272.47, 272,074.68 and 92,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,272.47, 272,074.68 and 92,588.13 is: 138,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,272.47 : 272,074.68 = 92,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,272.47/272,074.68 = 92,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,272.47x = 272,074.68 × 92,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,272.47x = 25,190,885,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,885,841.55/181,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,966.97

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