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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,231.84, 254,174.88 and 120,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,231.84, 254,174.88 and 120,604.72 is: 166,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,231.84 : 254,174.88 = 120,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,231.84/254,174.88 = 120,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,231.84x = 254,174.88 × 120,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,231.84x = 30,654,690,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654,690,233.43/184,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,391.92

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