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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,278.69, 254,262.52 and 103,676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,278.69, 254,262.52 and 103,676.81 is: 143,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,278.69 : 254,262.52 = 103,676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,278.69/254,262.52 = 103,676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,278.69x = 254,262.52 × 103,676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,278.69x = 26,361,126,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,126,496.62/184,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,050.32

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