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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,461.22, 253,073.97 and 115,452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,461.22, 253,073.97 and 115,452.81 is: 159,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,461.22 : 253,073.97 = 115,452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,461.22/253,073.97 = 115,452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,461.22x = 253,073.97 × 115,452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,461.22x = 29,218,100,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218,100,974.36/183,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,260.37

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