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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,946.95, 253,938.65 and 120,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,946.95, 253,938.65 and 120,381.84 is: 166,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,946.95 : 253,938.65 = 120,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,946.95/253,938.65 = 120,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,946.95x = 253,938.65 × 120,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,946.95x = 30,569,601,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569,601,332.21/183,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,187.05

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