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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,246, 254,256.49 and 103,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,246, 254,256.49 and 103,673.47 is: 143,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,246 : 254,256.49 = 103,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,246/254,256.49 = 103,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,246x = 254,256.49 × 103,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,246x = 26,359,652,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,652,588.32/184,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,067.71

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