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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,463.68, 272,250.86 and 92,779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,463.68, 272,250.86 and 92,779.48 is: 139,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,463.68 : 272,250.86 = 92,779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,463.68/272,250.86 = 92,779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,463.68x = 272,250.86 × 92,779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,463.68x = 25,259,293,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,293,220.35/181,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,197.51

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