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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,408.72, 253,010.88 and 119,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,408.72, 253,010.88 and 119,783.76 is: 165,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,408.72 : 253,010.88 = 119,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,408.72/253,010.88 = 119,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,408.72x = 253,010.88 × 119,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,408.72x = 30,306,594,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,306,594,527.31/183,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,240.75

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