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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,050.54, 253,261.62 and 153,738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,050.54, 253,261.62 and 153,738.72 is: 211,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,050.54 : 253,261.62 = 153,738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,050.54/253,261.62 = 153,738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,050.54x = 253,261.62 × 153,738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,050.54x = 38,936,117,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,117,283.93/184,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,551.23

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