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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,219.50, 254,222.91 and 104,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,219.50, 254,222.91 and 104,731.50 is: 144,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,219.50 : 254,222.91 = 104,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,219.50/254,222.91 = 104,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,219.50x = 254,222.91 × 104,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,219.50x = 26,625,146,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,146,698.67/184,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,529.47

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