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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,537.28, 254,666.52 and 112,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,537.28, 254,666.52 and 112,916 is: 155,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,537.28 : 254,666.52 = 112,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,537.28/254,666.52 = 112,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,537.28x = 254,666.52 × 112,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,537.28x = 28,755,924,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755,924,772.32/184,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,827.18

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