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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,524.40, 275,286.60 and 120,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,524.40, 275,286.60 and 120,741.30 is: 181,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,524.40 : 275,286.60 = 120,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,524.40/275,286.60 = 120,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,524.40x = 275,286.60 × 120,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,524.40x = 33,238,461,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238,461,956.58/183,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,111.95

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