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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,849.92, 254,975.49 and 121,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,849.92, 254,975.49 and 121,191.84 is: 167,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,849.92 : 254,975.49 = 121,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,849.92/254,975.49 = 121,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,849.92x = 254,975.49 × 121,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,849.92x = 30,900,948,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,900,948,788.00/184,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,167.77

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