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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,221, 254,224.98 and 104,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,221, 254,224.98 and 104,733 is: 144,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,221 : 254,224.98 = 104,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,221/254,224.98 = 104,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,221x = 254,224.98 × 104,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,221x = 26,625,744,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,744,830.34/184,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,531.54

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