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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,195.44, 254,189.30 and 103,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,195.44, 254,189.30 and 103,623 is: 142,999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,195.44 : 254,189.30 = 103,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,195.44/254,189.30 = 103,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,195.44x = 254,189.30 × 103,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,195.44x = 26,339,857,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339,857,833.90/184,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,999.51

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