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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,592.63, 254,737.92 and 99,709.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,592.63, 254,737.92 and 99,709.69 is: 137,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,592.63 : 254,737.92 = 99,709.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,592.63/254,737.92 = 99,709.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,592.63x = 254,737.92 × 99,709.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,592.63x = 25,399,838,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,838,771.51/184,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,599.42

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