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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,667.14, 252,072.73 and 99,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,667.14, 252,072.73 and 99,879.62 is: 137,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,667.14 : 252,072.73 = 99,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,667.14/252,072.73 = 99,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,667.14x = 252,072.73 × 99,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,667.14x = 25,176,927,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,927,349.25/182,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,829.54

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