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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,121.32, 276,070.20 and 120,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,121.32, 276,070.20 and 120,127 is: 180,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,121.32 : 276,070.20 = 120,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,121.32/276,070.20 = 120,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,121.32x = 276,070.20 × 120,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,121.32x = 33,163,484,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163,484,915.40/184,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,117.57

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