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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,742.08, 275,610.24 and 104,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,742.08, 275,610.24 and 104,688 is: 157,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,742.08 : 275,610.24 = 104,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,742.08/275,610.24 = 104,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,742.08x = 275,610.24 × 104,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,742.08x = 28,853,084,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853,084,805.12/183,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,030.36

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