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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,057.73, 252,589.59 and 115,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,057.73, 252,589.59 and 115,026.53 is: 158,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,057.73 : 252,589.59 = 115,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,057.73/252,589.59 = 115,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,057.73x = 252,589.59 × 115,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,057.73x = 29,054,502,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054,502,788.87/183,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,717.71

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