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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,002.30, 273,003.45 and 93,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,002.30, 273,003.45 and 93,428.80 is: 140,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,002.30 : 273,003.45 = 93,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,002.30/273,003.45 = 93,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,002.30x = 273,003.45 × 93,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,002.30x = 25,506,384,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506,384,729.36/182,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,143.20

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