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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,239.19, 252,884.04 and 115,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,239.19, 252,884.04 and 115,314.36 is: 159,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,239.19 : 252,884.04 = 115,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,239.19/252,884.04 = 115,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,239.19x = 252,884.04 × 115,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,239.19x = 29,161,161,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,161,226.81/183,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,142.60

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