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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,256.70, 254,184.04 and 112,512.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,256.70, 254,184.04 and 112,512.57 is: 155,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,256.70 : 254,184.04 = 112,512.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,256.70/254,184.04 = 112,512.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,256.70x = 254,184.04 × 112,512.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,256.70x = 28,598,899,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,899,593.38/184,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,212.26

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