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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,860.80, 252,237.57 and 120,771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,860.80, 252,237.57 and 120,771.67 is: 166,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,860.80 : 252,237.57 = 120,771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,860.80/252,237.57 = 120,771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,860.80x = 252,237.57 × 120,771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,860.80x = 30,463,152,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463,152,428.05/182,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,592.03

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