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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,773.96, 254,988 and 99,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,773.96, 254,988 and 99,891 is: 137,849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,773.96 : 254,988 = 99,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,773.96/254,988 = 99,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,773.96x = 254,988 × 99,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,773.96x = 25,471,006,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471,006,308/184,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,849.54

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