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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,462.48, 253,070.88 and 115,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,462.48, 253,070.88 and 115,371.60 is: 159,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,462.48 : 253,070.88 = 115,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,462.48/253,070.88 = 115,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,462.48x = 253,070.88 × 115,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,462.48x = 29,197,192,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197,192,339.01/183,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,145.31

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