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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,464.70, 272,252.38 and 92,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,464.70, 272,252.38 and 92,780.48 is: 139,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,464.70 : 272,252.38 = 92,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,464.70/272,252.38 = 92,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,464.70x = 272,252.38 × 92,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,464.70x = 25,259,706,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,706,497.54/181,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,199.01

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