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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,921.16, 272,377.92 and 92,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,921.16, 272,377.92 and 92,983.16 is: 139,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,921.16 : 272,377.92 = 92,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,921.16/272,377.92 = 92,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,921.16x = 272,377.92 × 92,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,921.16x = 25,326,559,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326,559,715.83/181,921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,217.23

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