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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,254.62, 254,268.42 and 103,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,254.62, 254,268.42 and 103,682.10 is: 143,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,254.62 : 254,268.42 = 103,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,254.62/254,268.42 = 103,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,254.62x = 254,268.42 × 103,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,254.62x = 26,363,083,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,083,749.28/184,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,079.63

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