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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,227, 254,233.26 and 104,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,227, 254,233.26 and 104,739 is: 144,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,227 : 254,233.26 = 104,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,227/254,233.26 = 104,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,227x = 254,233.26 × 104,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,227x = 26,628,137,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,137,419.14/184,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,539.82

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