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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,143.92, 273,171.78 and 93,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,143.92, 273,171.78 and 93,351.72 is: 140,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,143.92 : 273,171.78 = 93,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,143.92/273,171.78 = 93,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,143.92x = 273,171.78 × 93,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,143.92x = 25,501,055,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501,055,518.46/182,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,004.98

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