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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,822.41, 272,230.61 and 92,884.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,822.41, 272,230.61 and 92,884.41 is: 139,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,822.41 : 272,230.61 = 92,884.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,822.41/272,230.61 = 92,884.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,822.41x = 272,230.61 × 92,884.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,822.41x = 25,285,979,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,285,979,129.37/181,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,069.65

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