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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,661.89, 273,992.88 and 119,535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,661.89, 273,992.88 and 119,535.17 is: 179,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,661.89 : 273,992.88 = 119,535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,661.89/273,992.88 = 119,535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,661.89x = 273,992.88 × 119,535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,661.89x = 32,751,785,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751,785,489.59/182,661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,302.78

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