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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,237.52, 254,224.92 and 116,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,237.52, 254,224.92 and 116,228.72 is: 160,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,237.52 : 254,224.92 = 116,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,237.52/254,224.92 = 116,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,237.52x = 254,224.92 × 116,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,237.52x = 29,548,237,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,237,043.70/184,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,381.21

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