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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,465.72, 253,210.36 and 111,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,465.72, 253,210.36 and 111,887.24 is: 154,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,465.72 : 253,210.36 = 111,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,465.72/253,210.36 = 111,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,465.72x = 253,210.36 × 111,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,465.72x = 28,331,008,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,331,008,319.81/183,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,421.26

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