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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,421.20, 273,127.92 and 93,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,421.20, 273,127.92 and 93,483.20 is: 139,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,421.20 : 273,127.92 = 93,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,421.20/273,127.92 = 93,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,421.20x = 273,127.92 × 93,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,421.20x = 25,532,871,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,871,970.94/182,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,966.58

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