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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,646.60, 279,969.90 and 120,161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,646.60, 279,969.90 and 120,161.80 is: 180,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,646.60 : 279,969.90 = 120,161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,646.60/279,969.90 = 120,161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,646.60x = 279,969.90 × 120,161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,646.60x = 33,641,687,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,687,129.82/186,646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,242.70

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