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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,936.33, 274,404.50 and 120,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,936.33, 274,404.50 and 120,592.25 is: 180,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,936.33 : 274,404.50 = 120,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,936.33/274,404.50 = 120,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,936.33x = 274,404.50 × 120,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,936.33x = 33,091,055,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,055,571.38/182,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,888.38

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