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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,214.92, 254,197.38 and 103,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,214.92, 254,197.38 and 103,635.60 is: 143,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,214.92 : 254,197.38 = 103,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,214.92/254,197.38 = 103,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,214.92x = 254,197.38 × 103,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,214.92x = 26,343,897,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343,897,994.73/184,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,006.32

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