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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,666.77, 252,072.21 and 99,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,666.77, 252,072.21 and 99,879.24 is: 137,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,666.77 : 252,072.21 = 99,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,666.77/252,072.21 = 99,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,666.77x = 252,072.21 × 99,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,666.77x = 25,176,780,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,780,661.83/182,666.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,829.02

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