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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,368.80, 278,053.20 and 92,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,368.80, 278,053.20 and 92,056.80 is: 138,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,368.80 : 278,053.20 = 92,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,368.80/278,053.20 = 92,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,368.80x = 278,053.20 × 92,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,368.80x = 25,596,687,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,687,821.76/185,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,085.20

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