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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,623.59, 254,780.79 and 99,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,623.59, 254,780.79 and 99,740.66 is: 137,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,623.59 : 254,780.79 = 99,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,623.59/254,780.79 = 99,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,623.59x = 254,780.79 × 99,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,623.59x = 25,412,004,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412,004,149.92/184,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,642.24

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