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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,531.78, 254,716.74 and 114,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,531.78, 254,716.74 and 114,735.70 is: 158,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,531.78 : 254,716.74 = 114,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,531.78/254,716.74 = 114,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,531.78x = 254,716.74 × 114,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,531.78x = 29,225,103,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,103,465.62/184,531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,374.36

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