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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,832.80, 275,749.20 and 120,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,832.80, 275,749.20 and 120,847.20 is: 181,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,832.80 : 275,749.20 = 120,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,832.80/275,749.20 = 120,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,832.80x = 275,749.20 × 120,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,832.80x = 33,323,518,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323,518,722.24/183,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,270.80

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