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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.86, 248,164.25 and 99,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.86, 248,164.25 and 99,253.62 is: 136,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.86 : 248,164.25 = 99,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.86/248,164.25 = 99,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.86x = 248,164.25 × 99,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.86x = 24,631,200,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631,200,167.09/179,827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,970.99

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