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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,234.30, 252,877.31 and 115,309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,234.30, 252,877.31 and 115,309.49 is: 159,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,234.30 : 252,877.31 = 115,309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,234.30/252,877.31 = 115,309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,234.30x = 252,877.31 × 115,309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,234.30x = 29,159,152,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159,152,240.15/183,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,135.89

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