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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,297.23, 273,541.86 and 93,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,297.23, 273,541.86 and 93,550.74 is: 140,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,297.23 : 273,541.86 = 93,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,297.23/273,541.86 = 93,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,297.23x = 273,541.86 × 93,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,297.23x = 25,590,043,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590,043,423.98/182,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,375.38

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