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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,716.78, 254,739.09 and 116,615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,716.78, 254,739.09 and 116,615.43 is: 160,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,716.78 : 254,739.09 = 116,615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,716.78/254,739.09 = 116,615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,716.78x = 254,739.09 × 116,615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,716.78x = 29,706,508,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706,508,518.16/184,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,821.93

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