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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,962.62, 253,870.68 and 103,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,962.62, 253,870.68 and 103,385.44 is: 142,673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,962.62 : 253,870.68 = 103,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,962.62/253,870.68 = 103,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,962.62x = 253,870.68 × 103,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,962.62x = 26,246,531,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,531,954.90/183,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,673.18

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