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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,927.81, 272,913.59 and 93,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,927.81, 272,913.59 and 93,157.48 is: 139,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,927.81 : 272,913.59 = 93,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,927.81/272,913.59 = 93,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,927.81x = 272,913.59 × 93,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,927.81x = 25,423,942,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,942,302.15/181,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,747.42

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