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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,278.32, 274,450.80 and 120,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,278.32, 274,450.80 and 120,759.28 is: 180,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,278.32 : 274,450.80 = 120,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,278.32/274,450.80 = 120,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,278.32x = 274,450.80 × 120,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,278.32x = 33,142,481,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142,481,003.42/183,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,831.43

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