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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,741.70, 254,943.37 and 99,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,741.70, 254,943.37 and 99,858.76 is: 137,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,741.70 : 254,943.37 = 99,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,741.70/254,943.37 = 99,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,741.70x = 254,943.37 × 99,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,741.70x = 25,458,328,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458,328,285.89/184,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,804.99

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