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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,753.24, 253,602.95 and 112,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,753.24, 253,602.95 and 112,118.06 is: 154,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,753.24 : 253,602.95 = 112,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,753.24/253,602.95 = 112,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,753.24x = 253,602.95 × 112,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,753.24x = 28,433,468,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,468,935.67/183,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,737.24

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