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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,777.96, 254,993.52 and 99,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,777.96, 254,993.52 and 99,895 is: 137,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,777.96 : 254,993.52 = 99,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,777.96/254,993.52 = 99,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,777.96x = 254,993.52 × 99,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,777.96x = 25,472,577,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,577,680.40/184,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,855.06

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