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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,195.72, 274,791.42 and 103,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,195.72, 274,791.42 and 103,239.72 is: 154,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,195.72 : 274,791.42 = 103,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,195.72/274,791.42 = 103,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,195.72x = 274,791.42 × 103,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,195.72x = 28,369,389,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,389,259.20/183,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,858.36

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