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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,696.88, 251,996.60 and 119,120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,696.88, 251,996.60 and 119,120.79 is: 164,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,696.88 : 251,996.60 = 119,120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,696.88/251,996.60 = 119,120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,696.88x = 251,996.60 × 119,120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,696.88x = 30,018,033,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018,033,473.71/182,696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,305.12

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