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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,474.26, 253,086.95 and 115,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,474.26, 253,086.95 and 115,383.23 is: 159,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,474.26 : 253,086.95 = 115,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,474.26/253,086.95 = 115,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,474.26x = 253,086.95 × 115,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,474.26x = 29,201,989,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201,989,184.93/183,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,161.23

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