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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,049.44, 253,986.96 and 104,561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,049.44, 253,986.96 and 104,561.44 is: 144,294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,049.44 : 253,986.96 = 104,561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,049.44/253,986.96 = 104,561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,049.44x = 253,986.96 × 104,561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,049.44x = 26,557,242,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557,242,278.82/184,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,294.07

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