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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,541.68, 254,667.50 and 99,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,541.68, 254,667.50 and 99,658.74 is: 137,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,541.68 : 254,667.50 = 99,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,541.68/254,667.50 = 99,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,541.68x = 254,667.50 × 99,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,541.68x = 25,379,842,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379,842,168.95/184,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,529.05

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