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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,759.92, 254,968.56 and 99,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,759.92, 254,968.56 and 99,876.98 is: 137,830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,759.92 : 254,968.56 = 99,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,759.92/254,968.56 = 99,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,759.92x = 254,968.56 × 99,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,759.92x = 25,465,490,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465,490,405.17/184,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,830.17

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