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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,472, 254,475.08 and 116,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,472, 254,475.08 and 116,464.52 is: 160,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,472 : 254,475.08 = 116,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,472/254,475.08 = 116,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,472x = 254,475.08 × 116,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,472x = 29,637,318,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,637,318,044.16/184,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,660.25

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