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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,363.55, 278,045.33 and 92,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,363.55, 278,045.33 and 92,051.55 is: 138,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,363.55 : 278,045.33 = 92,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,363.55/278,045.33 = 92,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,363.55x = 278,045.33 × 92,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,363.55x = 25,594,503,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594,503,136.50/185,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,077.33

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