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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,181.83, 184,689.72 and 99,518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,181.83, 184,689.72 and 99,518.49 is: 149,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,181.83 : 184,689.72 = 99,518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,181.83/184,689.72 = 99,518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,181.83x = 184,689.72 × 99,518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,181.83x = 18,380,042,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,042,052.92/123,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,210.66

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