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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,265.72, 275,004.30 and 99,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,265.72, 275,004.30 and 99,026.12 is: 148,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,265.72 : 275,004.30 = 99,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,265.72/275,004.30 = 99,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,265.72x = 275,004.30 × 99,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,265.72x = 27,232,608,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,608,812.32/183,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,596.30

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