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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,506.40, 275,259.60 and 120,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,506.40, 275,259.60 and 120,723.30 is: 181,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,506.40 : 275,259.60 = 120,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,506.40/275,259.60 = 120,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,506.40x = 275,259.60 × 120,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,506.40x = 33,230,247,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,247,268.68/183,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,084.95

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