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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,038.65, 273,014.24 and 93,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,038.65, 273,014.24 and 93,246.45 is: 139,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,038.65 : 273,014.24 = 93,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,038.65/273,014.24 = 93,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,038.65x = 273,014.24 × 93,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,038.65x = 25,457,608,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457,608,213.22/182,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,847.27

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