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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.10, 272,892.30 and 93,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.10, 272,892.30 and 93,427.60 is: 140,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.10 : 272,892.30 = 93,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.10/272,892.30 = 93,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.10x = 272,892.30 × 93,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.10x = 25,495,672,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495,672,647.48/182,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,085.27

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