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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,495.62, 272,006.91 and 92,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,495.62, 272,006.91 and 92,674.26 is: 138,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,495.62 : 272,006.91 = 92,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,495.62/272,006.91 = 92,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,495.62x = 272,006.91 × 92,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,495.62x = 25,208,039,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208,039,099.14/181,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,890.62

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