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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,432.40, 275,148.60 and 120,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,432.40, 275,148.60 and 120,446.80 is: 180,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,432.40 : 275,148.60 = 120,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,432.40/275,148.60 = 120,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,432.40x = 275,148.60 × 120,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,432.40x = 33,140,768,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140,768,394.48/183,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,670.20

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