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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,415.20, 273,622.80 and 119,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,415.20, 273,622.80 and 119,429.60 is: 179,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,415.20 : 273,622.80 = 119,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,415.20/273,622.80 = 119,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,415.20x = 273,622.80 × 119,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,415.20x = 32,678,661,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678,661,554.88/182,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,144.40

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