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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,549.72, 253,205.34 and 119,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,549.72, 253,205.34 and 119,924.76 is: 165,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,549.72 : 253,205.34 = 119,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,549.72/253,205.34 = 119,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,549.72x = 253,205.34 × 119,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,549.72x = 30,365,589,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365,589,630.22/183,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,435.23

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