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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,979.62, 253,894.23 and 103,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,979.62, 253,894.23 and 103,402.44 is: 142,696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,979.62 : 253,894.23 = 103,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,979.62/253,894.23 = 103,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,979.62x = 253,894.23 × 103,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,979.62x = 26,253,282,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253,282,883.92/183,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,696.69

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