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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,507.28, 253,292.88 and 118,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,507.28, 253,292.88 and 118,974.16 is: 164,218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,507.28 : 253,292.88 = 118,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,507.28/253,292.88 = 118,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,507.28x = 253,292.88 × 118,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,507.28x = 30,135,307,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,135,307,631.98/183,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,218.59

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