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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,124.97, 254,127.34 and 115,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,124.97, 254,127.34 and 115,246.38 is: 159,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,124.97 : 254,127.34 = 115,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,124.97/254,127.34 = 115,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,124.97x = 254,127.34 × 115,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,124.97x = 29,287,255,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287,255,185.11/184,124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,061.83

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