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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,588.17, 254,731.78 and 99,705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,588.17, 254,731.78 and 99,705.23 is: 137,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,588.17 : 254,731.78 = 99,705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,588.17/254,731.78 = 99,705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,588.17x = 254,731.78 × 99,705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,588.17x = 25,398,090,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,090,713.21/184,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,593.27

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