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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,564.78, 254,693.37 and 116,618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,564.78, 254,693.37 and 116,618.74 is: 160,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,564.78 : 254,693.37 = 116,618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,564.78/254,693.37 = 116,618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,564.78x = 254,693.37 × 116,618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,564.78x = 29,702,019,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702,019,895.75/184,564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,930.05

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