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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,423.95, 253,119.79 and 111,777.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,423.95, 253,119.79 and 111,777.83 is: 154,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,423.95 : 253,119.79 = 111,777.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,423.95/253,119.79 = 111,777.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,423.95x = 253,119.79 × 111,777.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,423.95x = 28,293,180,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,180,856.26/183,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,250.20

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