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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,732.90, 275,599.35 and 120,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,732.90, 275,599.35 and 120,747.30 is: 181,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,732.90 : 275,599.35 = 120,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,732.90/275,599.35 = 120,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,732.90x = 275,599.35 × 120,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,732.90x = 33,277,877,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,877,394.26/183,732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,120.95

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