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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,832.58, 253,689.10 and 103,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,832.58, 253,689.10 and 103,260.15 is: 142,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,832.58 : 253,689.10 = 103,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,832.58/253,689.10 = 103,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,832.58x = 253,689.10 × 103,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,832.58x = 26,195,974,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,974,261.21/183,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,499.08

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