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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,701, 254,887.44 and 105,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,701, 254,887.44 and 105,213 is: 145,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,701 : 254,887.44 = 105,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,701/254,887.44 = 105,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,701x = 254,887.44 × 105,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,701x = 26,817,472,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,472,224.72/184,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,193.97

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