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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,514.80, 272,272.20 and 92,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,514.80, 272,272.20 and 92,738.80 is: 139,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,514.80 : 272,272.20 = 92,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,514.80/272,272.20 = 92,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,514.80x = 272,272.20 × 92,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,514.80x = 25,250,197,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,197,101.36/181,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,108.20

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