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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,498.92, 272,303.77 and 92,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,498.92, 272,303.77 and 92,814.72 is: 139,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,498.92 : 272,303.77 = 92,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,498.92/272,303.77 = 92,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,498.92x = 272,303.77 × 92,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,498.92x = 25,273,798,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,798,167.49/181,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,250.41

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