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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,535.28, 254,663.76 and 112,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,535.28, 254,663.76 and 112,914 is: 155,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,535.28 : 254,663.76 = 112,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,535.28/254,663.76 = 112,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,535.28x = 254,663.76 × 112,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,535.28x = 28,755,103,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755,103,796.64/184,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,824.42

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