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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,605.89, 277,486.86 and 121,829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,605.89, 277,486.86 and 121,829.42 is: 183,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,605.89 : 277,486.86 = 121,829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,605.89/277,486.86 = 121,829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,605.89x = 277,486.86 × 121,829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,605.89x = 33,806,061,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,061,823.99/184,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,125.59

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