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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,439.24, 275,158.88 and 121,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,439.24, 275,158.88 and 121,095.16 is: 181,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,439.24 : 275,158.88 = 121,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,439.24/275,158.88 = 121,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,439.24x = 275,158.88 × 121,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,439.24x = 33,320,408,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320,408,599.02/183,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,642.75

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