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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,453.26, 253,057.97 and 115,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,453.26, 253,057.97 and 115,362.23 is: 159,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,453.26 : 253,057.97 = 115,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,453.26/253,057.97 = 115,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,453.26x = 253,057.97 × 115,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,453.26x = 29,193,330,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193,330,761.59/183,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,132.26

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