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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,006.10, 272,899.80 and 93,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,006.10, 272,899.80 and 93,432.60 is: 140,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,006.10 : 272,899.80 = 93,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,006.10/272,899.80 = 93,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,006.10x = 272,899.80 × 93,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,006.10x = 25,497,737,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497,737,853.48/182,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,092.77

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