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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,540.93, 254,666.47 and 99,657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,540.93, 254,666.47 and 99,657.98 is: 137,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,540.93 : 254,666.47 = 99,657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,540.93/254,666.47 = 99,657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,540.93x = 254,666.47 × 99,657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,540.93x = 25,379,545,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379,545,973.93/184,540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,528.01

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