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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,934.89, 274,402.33 and 120,590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,934.89, 274,402.33 and 120,590.81 is: 180,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,934.89 : 274,402.33 = 120,590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,934.89/274,402.33 = 120,590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,934.89x = 274,402.33 × 120,590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,934.89x = 33,090,399,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,399,240.59/182,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,886.21

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