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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,929.44, 252,386.64 and 119,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,929.44, 252,386.64 and 119,244 is: 164,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,929.44 : 252,386.64 = 119,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,929.44/252,386.64 = 119,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,929.44x = 252,386.64 × 119,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,929.44x = 30,095,592,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095,592,500.16/182,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,520.22

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