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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,819.08, 272,427.89 and 92,950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,819.08, 272,427.89 and 92,950.33 is: 139,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,819.08 : 272,427.89 = 92,950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,819.08/272,427.89 = 92,950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,819.08x = 272,427.89 × 92,950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,819.08x = 25,322,262,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322,262,276.70/181,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,271.75

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