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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,467.48, 272,256.60 and 92,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,467.48, 272,256.60 and 92,783.28 is: 139,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,467.48 : 272,256.60 = 92,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,467.48/272,256.60 = 92,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,467.48x = 272,256.60 × 92,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,467.48x = 25,260,860,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260,860,349.65/181,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,203.24

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