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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,749.25, 253,601.46 and 112,170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,749.25, 253,601.46 and 112,170.75 is: 154,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,749.25 : 253,601.46 = 112,170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,749.25/253,601.46 = 112,170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,749.25x = 253,601.46 × 112,170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,749.25x = 28,446,665,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,665,969.30/183,749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,812.42

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