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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,660.92, 254,832.24 and 99,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,660.92, 254,832.24 and 99,778.20 is: 137,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,660.92 : 254,832.24 = 99,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,660.92/254,832.24 = 99,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,660.92x = 254,832.24 × 99,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,660.92x = 25,426,702,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,702,209.17/184,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,694.01

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