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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,912.16, 272,364.42 and 92,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,912.16, 272,364.42 and 92,974.16 is: 139,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,912.16 : 272,364.42 = 92,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,912.16/272,364.42 = 92,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,912.16x = 272,364.42 × 92,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,912.16x = 25,322,853,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322,853,163.39/181,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,203.74

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