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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,758.79, 254,967.12 and 99,875.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,758.79, 254,967.12 and 99,875.85 is: 137,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,758.79 : 254,967.12 = 99,875.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,758.79/254,967.12 = 99,875.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,758.79x = 254,967.12 × 99,875.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,758.79x = 25,465,057,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465,057,585.60/184,758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,828.67

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