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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,312.21, 253,006.34 and 119,539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,312.21, 253,006.34 and 119,539.29 is: 164,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,312.21 : 253,006.34 = 119,539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,312.21/253,006.34 = 119,539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,312.21x = 253,006.34 × 119,539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,312.21x = 30,244,198,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244,198,600.18/183,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,987.36

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