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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,028.71, 252,671.34 and 115,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,028.71, 252,671.34 and 115,083.06 is: 158,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,028.71 : 252,671.34 = 115,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,028.71/252,671.34 = 115,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,028.71x = 252,671.34 × 115,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,028.71x = 29,078,190,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078,190,981.50/183,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,872.29

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