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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,777.27, 248,093.36 and 99,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,777.27, 248,093.36 and 99,207.12 is: 136,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,777.27 : 248,093.36 = 99,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,777.27/248,093.36 = 99,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,777.27x = 248,093.36 × 99,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,777.27x = 24,612,627,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612,627,240.69/179,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,906.23

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