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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,460.71, 253,178.36 and 110,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,460.71, 253,178.36 and 110,853.53 is: 152,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,460.71 : 253,178.36 = 110,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,460.71/253,178.36 = 110,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,460.71x = 253,178.36 × 110,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,460.71x = 28,065,714,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,065,714,470.57/183,460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,979.42

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