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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,834.82, 253,682.31 and 103,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,834.82, 253,682.31 and 103,265.74 is: 142,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,834.82 : 253,682.31 = 103,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,834.82/253,682.31 = 103,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,834.82x = 253,682.31 × 103,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,834.82x = 26,196,691,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,691,467.06/183,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,501.25

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