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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,317, 254,264.64 and 107,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,317, 254,264.64 and 107,786.04 is: 148,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,317 : 254,264.64 = 107,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,317/254,264.64 = 107,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,317x = 254,264.64 × 107,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,317x = 27,406,178,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,178,657.63/184,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,690.46

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