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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,416.04, 253,006.63 and 115,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,416.04, 253,006.63 and 115,325.10 is: 159,081.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,416.04 : 253,006.63 = 115,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,416.04/253,006.63 = 115,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,416.04x = 253,006.63 × 115,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,416.04x = 29,178,014,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178,014,617.10/183,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,081.04

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