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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,591.68, 253,381.73 and 103,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,591.68, 253,381.73 and 103,023.96 is: 142,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,591.68 : 253,381.73 = 103,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,591.68/253,381.73 = 103,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,591.68x = 253,381.73 × 103,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,591.68x = 26,104,389,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,389,216.25/183,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,187.21

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