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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,424.20, 278,136.30 and 92,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,424.20, 278,136.30 and 92,112.20 is: 138,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,424.20 : 278,136.30 = 92,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,424.20/278,136.30 = 92,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,424.20x = 278,136.30 × 92,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,424.20x = 25,619,746,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619,746,492.86/185,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,168.30

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