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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,974.10, 274,461.46 and 120,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,974.10, 274,461.46 and 120,190.80 is: 180,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,974.10 : 274,461.46 = 120,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,974.10/274,461.46 = 120,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,974.10x = 274,461.46 × 120,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,974.10x = 32,987,742,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,987,742,446.57/182,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,286.40

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