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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,662.80, 254,778 and 112,968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,662.80, 254,778 and 112,968.08 is: 155,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,662.80 : 254,778 = 112,968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,662.80/254,778 = 112,968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,662.80x = 254,778 × 112,968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,662.80x = 28,781,780,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781,780,212.35/184,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,861.28

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