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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,272.32, 274,441.80 and 120,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,272.32, 274,441.80 and 120,753.28 is: 180,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,272.32 : 274,441.80 = 120,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,272.32/274,441.80 = 120,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,272.32x = 274,441.80 × 120,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,272.32x = 33,139,747,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,139,747,519.10/183,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,822.44

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