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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,430.40, 275,145.60 and 120,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,430.40, 275,145.60 and 120,444.80 is: 180,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,430.40 : 275,145.60 = 120,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,430.40/275,145.60 = 120,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,430.40x = 275,145.60 × 120,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,430.40x = 33,139,856,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,139,856,762.88/183,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,667.20

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