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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,536.08, 253,329.32 and 119,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,536.08, 253,329.32 and 119,872.51 is: 165,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,536.08 : 253,329.32 = 119,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,536.08/253,329.32 = 119,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,536.08x = 253,329.32 × 119,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,536.08x = 30,367,221,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367,221,111.35/183,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,456.41

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