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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,010.23, 252,711.72 and 115,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,010.23, 252,711.72 and 115,140.33 is: 158,992.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,010.23 : 252,711.72 = 115,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,010.23/252,711.72 = 115,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,010.23x = 252,711.72 × 115,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,010.23x = 29,097,310,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,097,310,835.67/183,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,992.81

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