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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,774.88, 254,989.94 and 99,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,774.88, 254,989.94 and 99,892.55 is: 137,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,774.88 : 254,989.94 = 99,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,774.88/254,989.94 = 99,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,774.88x = 254,989.94 × 99,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,774.88x = 25,471,593,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471,593,556.53/184,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,852.04

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