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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,245, 254,255.11 and 103,672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,245, 254,255.11 and 103,672.47 is: 143,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,245 : 254,255.11 = 103,672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,245/254,255.11 = 103,672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,245x = 254,255.11 × 103,672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,245x = 26,359,255,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,255,263.82/184,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,066.33

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