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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,785.44, 252,169.68 and 119,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,785.44, 252,169.68 and 119,100 is: 164,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,785.44 : 252,169.68 = 119,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,785.44/252,169.68 = 119,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,785.44x = 252,169.68 × 119,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,785.44x = 30,033,408,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033,408,888/182,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,309.63

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