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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,635.65, 253,173.58 and 119,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,635.65, 253,173.58 and 119,862.73 is: 165,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,635.65 : 253,173.58 = 119,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,635.65/253,173.58 = 119,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,635.65x = 253,173.58 × 119,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,635.65x = 30,346,075,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,075,530.08/183,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,251.55

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