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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,719.62, 253,513.44 and 103,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,719.62, 253,513.44 and 103,156 is: 142,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,719.62 : 253,513.44 = 103,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,719.62/253,513.44 = 103,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,719.62x = 253,513.44 × 103,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,719.62x = 26,151,432,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,432,416.64/183,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,344.25

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