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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,904.92, 253,812.24 and 112,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,904.92, 253,812.24 and 112,269.60 is: 154,946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,904.92 : 253,812.24 = 112,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,904.92/253,812.24 = 112,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,904.92x = 253,812.24 × 112,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,904.92x = 28,495,398,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,398,659.90/183,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,946.36

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