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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,749.24, 253,601.48 and 112,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,749.24, 253,601.48 and 112,170.76 is: 154,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,749.24 : 253,601.48 = 112,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,749.24/253,601.48 = 112,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,749.24x = 253,601.48 × 112,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,749.24x = 28,446,670,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,670,748.72/183,749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,812.45

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