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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,660.47, 254,893.77 and 114,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,660.47, 254,893.77 and 114,864.12 is: 158,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,660.47 : 254,893.77 = 114,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,660.47/254,893.77 = 114,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,660.47x = 254,893.77 × 114,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,660.47x = 29,278,148,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278,148,584.53/184,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,551.25

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