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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,255.09, 254,270.36 and 103,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,255.09, 254,270.36 and 103,681 is: 143,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,255.09 : 254,270.36 = 103,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,255.09/254,270.36 = 103,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,255.09x = 254,270.36 × 103,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,255.09x = 26,363,005,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,005,195.16/184,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,078.84

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