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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,271.92, 252,914.84 and 111,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,271.92, 252,914.84 and 111,651.88 is: 154,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,271.92 : 252,914.84 = 111,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,271.92/252,914.84 = 111,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,271.92x = 252,914.84 × 111,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,271.92x = 28,238,417,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,417,365.90/183,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,079.34

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