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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,462.70, 272,249.38 and 92,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,462.70, 272,249.38 and 92,778.48 is: 139,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,462.70 : 272,249.38 = 92,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,462.70/272,249.38 = 92,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,462.70x = 272,249.38 × 92,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,462.70x = 25,258,883,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258,883,657.34/181,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,196.01

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