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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,043.62, 273,021.67 and 93,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,043.62, 273,021.67 and 93,251.42 is: 139,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,043.62 : 273,021.67 = 93,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,043.62/273,021.67 = 93,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,043.62x = 273,021.67 × 93,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,043.62x = 25,459,658,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,658,193.56/182,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,854.71

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