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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,259.61, 254,314.89 and 119,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,259.61, 254,314.89 and 119,638.62 is: 165,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,259.61 : 254,314.89 = 119,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,259.61/254,314.89 = 119,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,259.61x = 254,314.89 × 119,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,259.61x = 30,425,882,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,882,485.05/184,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,125.08

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