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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,752.61, 253,604.82 and 103,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,752.61, 253,604.82 and 103,185.62 is: 142,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,752.61 : 253,604.82 = 103,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,752.61/253,604.82 = 103,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,752.61x = 253,604.82 × 103,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,752.61x = 26,168,370,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,370,586.69/183,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,410.88

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