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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,397.16, 253,198.50 and 119,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,397.16, 253,198.50 and 119,841.32 is: 165,453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,397.16 : 253,198.50 = 119,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,397.16/253,198.50 = 119,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,397.16x = 253,198.50 × 119,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,397.16x = 30,343,642,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,343,642,462.02/183,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,453.18

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