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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,459.48, 253,066.68 and 115,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,459.48, 253,066.68 and 115,368.60 is: 159,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,459.48 : 253,066.68 = 115,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,459.48/253,066.68 = 115,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,459.48x = 253,066.68 × 115,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,459.48x = 29,195,948,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,948,578.25/183,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,141.13

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