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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,558.96, 253,346.04 and 119,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,558.96, 253,346.04 and 119,951.28 is: 165,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,558.96 : 253,346.04 = 119,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,558.96/253,346.04 = 119,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,558.96x = 253,346.04 × 119,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,558.96x = 30,389,181,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389,181,780.93/183,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,555.43

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