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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,544.89, 254,671.95 and 99,661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,544.89, 254,671.95 and 99,661.95 is: 137,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,544.89 : 254,671.95 = 99,661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,544.89/254,671.95 = 99,661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,544.89x = 254,671.95 × 99,661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,544.89x = 25,381,103,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,103,147.30/184,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,533.49

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