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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,399.24, 275,098.86 and 121,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,399.24, 275,098.86 and 121,055.16 is: 181,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,399.24 : 275,098.86 = 121,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,399.24/275,098.86 = 121,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,399.24x = 275,098.86 × 121,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,399.24x = 33,302,136,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302,136,513.12/183,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,582.74

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