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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,546.79, 254,674.58 and 99,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,546.79, 254,674.58 and 99,663.85 is: 137,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,546.79 : 254,674.58 = 99,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,546.79/254,674.58 = 99,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,546.79x = 254,674.58 × 99,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,546.79x = 25,381,849,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,849,520.57/184,546.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,536.12

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