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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,773.58, 275,708.97 and 99,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,773.58, 275,708.97 and 99,496.32 is: 149,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,773.58 : 275,708.97 = 99,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,773.58/275,708.97 = 99,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,773.58x = 275,708.97 × 99,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,773.58x = 27,432,027,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,027,905.99/183,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,270.79

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