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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,828.30, 275,742.45 and 120,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,828.30, 275,742.45 and 120,842.70 is: 181,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,828.30 : 275,742.45 = 120,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,828.30/275,742.45 = 120,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,828.30x = 275,742.45 × 120,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,828.30x = 33,321,462,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321,462,162.62/183,828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,264.05

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