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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,617.63, 254,832.89 and 112,023.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,617.63, 254,832.89 and 112,023.81 is: 154,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,617.63 : 254,832.89 = 112,023.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,617.63/254,832.89 = 112,023.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,617.63x = 254,832.89 × 112,023.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,617.63x = 28,547,350,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547,350,690.99/184,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,629.60

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