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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,463.22, 253,076.73 and 115,454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,463.22, 253,076.73 and 115,454.81 is: 159,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,463.22 : 253,076.73 = 115,454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,463.22/253,076.73 = 115,454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,463.22x = 253,076.73 × 115,454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,463.22x = 29,218,925,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218,925,777.57/183,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,263.13

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