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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,738.89, 254,942.51 and 108,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,738.89, 254,942.51 and 108,239.68 is: 149,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,738.89 : 254,942.51 = 108,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,738.89/254,942.51 = 108,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,738.89x = 254,942.51 × 108,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,738.89x = 27,594,895,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,895,700.80/184,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,372.42

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