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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,040.79, 275,949.64 and 120,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,040.79, 275,949.64 and 120,046.74 is: 179,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,040.79 : 275,949.64 = 120,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,040.79/275,949.64 = 120,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,040.79x = 275,949.64 × 120,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,040.79x = 33,126,854,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126,854,686.17/184,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,997.35

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