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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,417.54, 253,008.70 and 115,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,417.54, 253,008.70 and 115,326.60 is: 159,083.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,417.54 : 253,008.70 = 115,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,417.54/253,008.70 = 115,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,417.54x = 253,008.70 × 115,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,417.54x = 29,178,632,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178,632,853.10/183,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,083.11

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