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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,975.44, 253,886.82 and 103,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,975.44, 253,886.82 and 103,406.36 is: 142,701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,975.44 : 253,886.82 = 103,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,975.44/253,886.82 = 103,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,975.44x = 253,886.82 × 103,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,975.44x = 26,253,511,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253,511,908.18/183,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,701.18

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