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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,462.32, 253,070.48 and 115,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,462.32, 253,070.48 and 115,371.28 is: 159,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,462.32 : 253,070.48 = 115,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,462.32/253,070.48 = 115,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,462.32x = 253,070.48 × 115,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,462.32x = 29,197,065,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197,065,207.81/183,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,144.75

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