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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,445.67, 251,773.52 and 99,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,445.67, 251,773.52 and 99,659.72 is: 137,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,445.67 : 251,773.52 = 99,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,445.67/251,773.52 = 99,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,445.67x = 251,773.52 × 99,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,445.67x = 25,091,679,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,679,198.34/182,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,529.59

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