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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,727.91, 253,542.38 and 103,153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,727.91, 253,542.38 and 103,153.38 is: 142,350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,727.91 : 253,542.38 = 103,153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,727.91/253,542.38 = 103,153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,727.91x = 253,542.38 × 103,153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,727.91x = 26,153,752,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,752,954.48/183,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,350.47

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