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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,573.96, 275,439.86 and 99,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,573.96, 275,439.86 and 99,394.26 is: 149,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,573.96 : 275,439.86 = 99,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,573.96/275,439.86 = 99,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,573.96x = 275,439.86 × 99,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,573.96x = 27,377,141,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,141,059.20/183,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,134.12

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