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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,975.10, 274,462.96 and 120,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,975.10, 274,462.96 and 120,191.80 is: 180,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,975.10 : 274,462.96 = 120,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,975.10/274,462.96 = 120,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,975.10x = 274,462.96 × 120,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,975.10x = 32,988,197,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988,197,195.73/182,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,287.90

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