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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,184.72, 750,278.99 and 121,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,184.72, 750,278.99 and 121,104.81 is: 181,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,184.72 : 750,278.99 = 121,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,184.72/750,278.99 = 121,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,184.72x = 750,278.99 × 121,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,184.72x = 90,862,393,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862,393,925.42/500,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,657.68

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