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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,775.96, 254,990.76 and 99,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,775.96, 254,990.76 and 99,893 is: 137,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,775.96 : 254,990.76 = 99,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,775.96/254,990.76 = 99,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,775.96x = 254,990.76 × 99,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,775.96x = 25,471,791,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471,791,988.68/184,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,852.30

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