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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,652.22, 254,882.40 and 114,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,652.22, 254,882.40 and 114,855.87 is: 158,539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,652.22 : 254,882.40 = 114,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,652.22/254,882.40 = 114,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,652.22x = 254,882.40 × 114,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,652.22x = 29,274,739,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,739,799.69/184,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,539.87

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