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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,912.41, 272,364.80 and 92,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,912.41, 272,364.80 and 92,974.41 is: 139,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,912.41 : 272,364.80 = 92,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,912.41/272,364.80 = 92,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,912.41x = 272,364.80 × 92,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,912.41x = 25,322,956,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322,956,119.90/181,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,204.12

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