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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,774.58, 275,710.47 and 99,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,774.58, 275,710.47 and 99,497.32 is: 149,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,774.58 : 275,710.47 = 99,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,774.58/275,710.47 = 99,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,774.58x = 275,710.47 × 99,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,774.58x = 27,432,452,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,452,860.94/183,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,272.29

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