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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,718.72, 253,513.56 and 112,116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,718.72, 253,513.56 and 112,116.34 is: 154,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,718.72 : 253,513.56 = 112,116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,718.72/253,513.56 = 112,116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,718.72x = 253,513.56 × 112,116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,718.72x = 28,423,012,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,012,487.57/183,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,709.40

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