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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,964.92, 274,446.74 and 120,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,964.92, 274,446.74 and 120,181.24 is: 180,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,964.92 : 274,446.74 = 120,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,964.92/274,446.74 = 120,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,964.92x = 274,446.74 × 120,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,964.92x = 32,983,349,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,983,349,527.16/182,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,271.44

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