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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,847.83, 253,682.37 and 103,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,847.83, 253,682.37 and 103,259.92 is: 142,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,847.83 : 253,682.37 = 103,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,847.83/253,682.37 = 103,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,847.83x = 253,682.37 × 103,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,847.83x = 26,195,221,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,221,489.76/183,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,483.17

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