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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,778.33, 254,994.42 and 99,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,778.33, 254,994.42 and 99,895.38 is: 137,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,778.33 : 254,994.42 = 99,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,778.33/254,994.42 = 99,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,778.33x = 254,994.42 × 99,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,778.33x = 25,472,764,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,764,483.78/184,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,855.80

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