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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,288.06, 252,953.82 and 106,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,288.06, 252,953.82 and 106,803 is: 147,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,288.06 : 252,953.82 = 106,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,288.06/252,953.82 = 106,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,288.06x = 252,953.82 × 106,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,288.06x = 27,016,226,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016,226,837.46/183,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,397.64

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