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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,983.80, 256,654.62 and 101,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,983.80, 256,654.62 and 101,103 is: 139,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,983.80 : 256,654.62 = 101,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,983.80/256,654.62 = 101,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,983.80x = 256,654.62 × 101,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,983.80x = 25,948,552,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948,552,045.86/185,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,520.50

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