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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,725.76, 254,921.59 and 99,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,725.76, 254,921.59 and 99,842.56 is: 137,782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,725.76 : 254,921.59 = 99,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,725.76/254,921.59 = 99,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,725.76x = 254,921.59 × 99,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,725.76x = 25,452,023,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,023,257.96/184,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,782.75

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