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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,444.13, 253,045.38 and 115,353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,444.13, 253,045.38 and 115,353.10 is: 159,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,444.13 : 253,045.38 = 115,353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,444.13/253,045.38 = 115,353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,444.13x = 253,045.38 × 115,353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,444.13x = 29,189,569,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,569,023.68/183,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,119.67

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