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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,718.62, 253,512.06 and 103,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,718.62, 253,512.06 and 103,155 is: 142,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,718.62 : 253,512.06 = 103,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,718.62/253,512.06 = 103,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,718.62x = 253,512.06 × 103,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,718.62x = 26,151,036,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,036,549.30/183,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,342.87

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