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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,267, 254,289.48 and 103,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,267, 254,289.48 and 103,695.88 is: 143,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,267 : 254,289.48 = 103,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,267/254,289.48 = 103,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,267x = 254,289.48 × 103,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,267x = 26,368,771,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,771,403.34/184,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,100.89

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