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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,424.92, 253,018.84 and 115,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,424.92, 253,018.84 and 115,333.96 is: 159,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,424.92 : 253,018.84 = 115,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,424.92/253,018.84 = 115,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,424.92x = 253,018.84 × 115,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,424.92x = 29,181,664,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181,664,771.81/183,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,093.24

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