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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,503.28, 253,287.36 and 118,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,503.28, 253,287.36 and 118,970.16 is: 164,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,503.28 : 253,287.36 = 118,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,503.28/253,287.36 = 118,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,503.28x = 253,287.36 × 118,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,503.28x = 30,133,637,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,637,745.18/183,503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,213.07

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