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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,714.40, 275,571.60 and 120,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,714.40, 275,571.60 and 120,728.80 is: 181,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,714.40 : 275,571.60 = 120,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,714.40/275,571.60 = 120,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,714.40x = 275,571.60 × 120,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,714.40x = 33,269,428,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,428,582.08/183,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,093.20

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