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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,475.46, 272,268.45 and 92,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,475.46, 272,268.45 and 92,791.26 is: 139,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,475.46 : 272,268.45 = 92,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,475.46/272,268.45 = 92,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,475.46x = 272,268.45 × 92,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,475.46x = 25,264,132,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,132,533.75/181,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,215.15

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