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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,635.95, 273,954.03 and 119,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,635.95, 273,954.03 and 119,853.26 is: 179,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,635.95 : 273,954.03 = 119,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,635.95/273,954.03 = 119,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,635.95x = 273,954.03 × 119,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,635.95x = 32,834,283,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,834,283,585.64/182,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,779.96

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