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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,059.61, 251,125.01 and 120,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,059.61, 251,125.01 and 120,804.47 is: 166,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,059.61 : 251,125.01 = 120,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,059.61/251,125.01 = 120,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,059.61x = 251,125.01 × 120,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,059.61x = 30,337,023,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337,023,760.58/182,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,632.37

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