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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,448.14, 253,050.90 and 115,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,448.14, 253,050.90 and 115,357.10 is: 159,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,448.14 : 253,050.90 = 115,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,448.14/253,050.90 = 115,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,448.14x = 253,050.90 × 115,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,448.14x = 29,191,217,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191,217,976.39/183,448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,125.18

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