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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,821.16, 272,228.73 and 92,883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,821.16, 272,228.73 and 92,883.16 is: 139,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,821.16 : 272,228.73 = 92,883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,821.16/272,228.73 = 92,883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,821.16x = 272,228.73 × 92,883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,821.16x = 25,285,464,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,285,464,685.19/181,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,067.78

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