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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,759.49, 274,139.24 and 120,415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,759.49, 274,139.24 and 120,415.41 is: 180,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,759.49 : 274,139.24 = 120,415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,759.49/274,139.24 = 120,415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,759.49x = 274,139.24 × 120,415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,759.49x = 33,010,588,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,588,379.61/182,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,623.12

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