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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,397.59, 275,175.57 and 99,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,397.59, 275,175.57 and 99,217.05 is: 148,868.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,397.59 : 275,175.57 = 99,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,397.59/275,175.57 = 99,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,397.59x = 275,175.57 × 99,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,397.59x = 27,302,108,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,108,287.47/183,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,868.41

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