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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,473.72, 272,265.88 and 92,789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,473.72, 272,265.88 and 92,789.48 is: 139,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,473.72 : 272,265.88 = 92,789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,473.72/272,265.88 = 92,789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,473.72x = 272,265.88 × 92,789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,473.72x = 25,263,409,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,409,426.94/181,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,212.50

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