Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,158.36, 254,160.99 and 103,589.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,158.36, 254,160.99 and 103,589.28 is: 142,965.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,158.36 : 254,160.99 = 103,589.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,158.36/254,160.99 = 103,589.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,158.36x = 254,160.99 × 103,589.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,158.36x = 26,328,353,958.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,328,353,958.19/184,158.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,965.84
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