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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,432.42, 253,029.51 and 115,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,432.42, 253,029.51 and 115,341.60 is: 159,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,432.42 : 253,029.51 = 115,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,432.42/253,029.51 = 115,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,432.42x = 253,029.51 × 115,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,432.42x = 29,184,828,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,828,530.62/183,432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,103.98

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