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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,897.06, 272,867.46 and 93,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,897.06, 272,867.46 and 93,126.73 is: 139,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,897.06 : 272,867.46 = 93,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,897.06/272,867.46 = 93,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,897.06x = 272,867.46 × 93,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,897.06x = 25,411,254,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411,254,273.21/181,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,701.29

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