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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,030.96, 273,002.70 and 93,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,030.96, 273,002.70 and 93,238.76 is: 139,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,030.96 : 273,002.70 = 93,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,030.96/273,002.70 = 93,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,030.96x = 273,002.70 × 93,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,030.96x = 25,454,434,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,434,256.80/182,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,835.74

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