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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,040.78, 275,949.66 and 120,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,040.78, 275,949.66 and 120,046.72 is: 179,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,040.78 : 275,949.66 = 120,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,040.78/275,949.66 = 120,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,040.78x = 275,949.66 × 120,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,040.78x = 33,126,851,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126,851,568.12/184,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,997.34

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