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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,922.16, 272,379.42 and 92,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,922.16, 272,379.42 and 92,984.16 is: 139,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,922.16 : 272,379.42 = 92,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,922.16/272,379.42 = 92,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,922.16x = 272,379.42 × 92,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,922.16x = 25,326,971,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326,971,569.99/181,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,218.73

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