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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,291.63, 254,258.80 and 111,717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,291.63, 254,258.80 and 111,717.79 is: 154,131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,291.63 : 254,258.80 = 111,717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,291.63/254,258.80 = 111,717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,291.63x = 254,258.80 × 111,717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,291.63x = 28,405,231,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405,231,224.05/184,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,131.97

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