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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,058.73, 252,590.97 and 115,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,058.73, 252,590.97 and 115,027.53 is: 158,719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,058.73 : 252,590.97 = 115,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,058.73/252,590.97 = 115,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,058.73x = 252,590.97 × 115,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,058.73x = 29,054,915,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054,915,379.40/183,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,719.09

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