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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,594, 254,739.83 and 99,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,594, 254,739.83 and 99,711.06 is: 137,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,594 : 254,739.83 = 99,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,594/254,739.83 = 99,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,594x = 254,739.83 × 99,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,594x = 25,400,378,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400,378,473.52/184,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,601.32

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