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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,004.10, 273,006.15 and 93,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,004.10, 273,006.15 and 93,430.60 is: 140,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,004.10 : 273,006.15 = 93,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,004.10/273,006.15 = 93,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,004.10x = 273,006.15 × 93,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,004.10x = 25,507,128,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,128,398.19/182,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,145.90

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