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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,481.11, 253,203.86 and 106,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,481.11, 253,203.86 and 106,985.45 is: 147,639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,481.11 : 253,203.86 = 106,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,481.11/253,203.86 = 106,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,481.11x = 253,203.86 × 106,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,481.11x = 27,089,127,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089,127,102.89/183,481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,639.87

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