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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,473.96, 272,266.20 and 92,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,473.96, 272,266.20 and 92,789.76 is: 139,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,473.96 : 272,266.20 = 92,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,473.96/272,266.20 = 92,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,473.96x = 272,266.20 × 92,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,473.96x = 25,263,515,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,515,354.11/181,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,212.90

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