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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,937.81, 274,406.70 and 120,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,937.81, 274,406.70 and 120,593.73 is: 180,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,937.81 : 274,406.70 = 120,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,937.81/274,406.70 = 120,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,937.81x = 274,406.70 × 120,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,937.81x = 33,091,727,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,727,489.99/182,937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,890.59

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