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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,972.30, 274,458.51 and 120,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,972.30, 274,458.51 and 120,628.22 is: 180,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,972.30 : 274,458.51 = 120,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,972.30/274,458.51 = 120,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,972.30x = 274,458.51 × 120,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,972.30x = 33,107,441,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,107,441,525.15/182,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,942.37

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