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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,825.26, 248,141.19 and 99,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,825.26, 248,141.19 and 99,247.59 is: 136,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,825.26 : 248,141.19 = 99,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,825.26/248,141.19 = 99,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,825.26x = 248,141.19 × 99,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,825.26x = 24,627,415,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,415,087.23/179,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,951.92

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