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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,938.08, 274,407.12 and 120,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,938.08, 274,407.12 and 120,594 is: 180,891

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,938.08 : 274,407.12 = 120,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,938.08/274,407.12 = 120,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,938.08x = 274,407.12 × 120,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,938.08x = 33,091,852,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,852,229.28/182,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,891

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