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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,239.52, 254,227.68 and 116,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,239.52, 254,227.68 and 116,230.72 is: 160,383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,239.52 : 254,227.68 = 116,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,239.52/254,227.68 = 116,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,239.52x = 254,227.68 × 116,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,239.52x = 29,549,066,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549,066,290.33/184,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,383.97

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