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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,031.72, 252,675.48 and 115,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,031.72, 252,675.48 and 115,086.06 is: 158,876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,031.72 : 252,675.48 = 115,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,031.72/252,675.48 = 115,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,031.72x = 252,675.48 × 115,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,031.72x = 29,079,425,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079,425,451.81/183,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,876.43

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