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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,414.92, 253,005.08 and 115,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,414.92, 253,005.08 and 115,323.98 is: 159,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,414.92 : 253,005.08 = 115,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,414.92/253,005.08 = 115,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,414.92x = 253,005.08 × 115,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,414.92x = 29,177,550,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,550,944.17/183,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,079.49

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