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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,246, 254,256.50 and 103,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,246, 254,256.50 and 103,673.48 is: 143,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,246 : 254,256.50 = 103,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,246/254,256.50 = 103,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,246x = 254,256.50 × 103,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,246x = 26,359,656,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,656,167.62/184,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,067.73

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