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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,761.16, 254,970.30 and 99,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,761.16, 254,970.30 and 99,878.38 is: 137,832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,761.16 : 254,970.30 = 99,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,761.16/254,970.30 = 99,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,761.16x = 254,970.30 × 99,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,761.16x = 25,466,020,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,020,512.11/184,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,832.11

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