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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,101, 252,683.30 and 103,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,101, 252,683.30 and 103,613 is: 142,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,101 : 252,683.30 = 103,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,101/252,683.30 = 103,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,101x = 252,683.30 × 103,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,101x = 26,181,274,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181,274,762.90/183,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,988.16

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