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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,274.12, 275,035.72 and 99,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,274.12, 275,035.72 and 99,060.11 is: 148,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,274.12 : 275,035.72 = 99,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,274.12/275,035.72 = 99,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,274.12x = 275,035.72 × 99,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,274.12x = 27,245,068,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,068,677.13/183,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,657.48

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