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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,825.86, 248,161.49 and 99,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,825.86, 248,161.49 and 99,251.62 is: 136,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,825.86 : 248,161.49 = 99,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,825.86/248,161.49 = 99,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,825.86x = 248,161.49 × 99,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,825.86x = 24,630,429,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630,429,904.11/179,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,968.23

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