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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,259.72, 274,995.30 and 99,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,259.72, 274,995.30 and 99,020.12 is: 148,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,259.72 : 274,995.30 = 99,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,259.72/274,995.30 = 99,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,259.72x = 274,995.30 × 99,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,259.72x = 27,230,067,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,067,605.44/183,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,587.30

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