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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,377.85, 253,144.35 and 115,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,377.85, 253,144.35 and 115,494.59 is: 159,434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,377.85 : 253,144.35 = 115,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,377.85/253,144.35 = 115,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,377.85x = 253,144.35 × 115,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,377.85x = 29,236,801,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,801,648.34/183,377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,434.75

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