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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,438.16, 253,180.97 and 118,987.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,438.16, 253,180.97 and 118,987.27 is: 164,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,438.16 : 253,180.97 = 118,987.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,438.16/253,180.97 = 118,987.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,438.16x = 253,180.97 × 118,987.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,438.16x = 30,125,312,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,312,436.25/183,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,225.98

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