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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,869.58, 274,304.46 and 120,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,869.58, 274,304.46 and 120,086.30 is: 180,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,869.58 : 274,304.46 = 120,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,869.58/274,304.46 = 120,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,869.58x = 274,304.46 × 120,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,869.58x = 32,940,207,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940,207,674.90/182,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,129.51

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