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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,005.80, 273,008.70 and 93,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,005.80, 273,008.70 and 93,432.30 is: 140,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,005.80 : 273,008.70 = 93,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,005.80/273,008.70 = 93,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,005.80x = 273,008.70 × 93,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,005.80x = 25,507,830,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,830,761.01/182,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,148.45

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