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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,262, 254,278.57 and 103,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,262, 254,278.57 and 103,689.48 is: 143,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,262 : 254,278.57 = 103,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,262/254,278.57 = 103,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,262x = 254,278.57 × 103,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,262x = 26,366,012,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366,012,698.44/184,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,089.80

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