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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,457.72, 253,064.20 and 115,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,457.72, 253,064.20 and 115,366.96 is: 159,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,457.72 : 253,064.20 = 115,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,457.72/253,064.20 = 115,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,457.72x = 253,064.20 × 115,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,457.72x = 29,195,247,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,247,438.83/183,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,138.83

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