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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,022.24, 252,728.28 and 115,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,022.24, 252,728.28 and 115,152.32 is: 159,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,022.24 : 252,728.28 = 115,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,022.24/252,728.28 = 115,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,022.24x = 252,728.28 × 115,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,022.24x = 29,102,247,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,247,771.61/183,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,009.35

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