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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.93, 248,144.87 and 99,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.93, 248,144.87 and 99,250.28 is: 136,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.93 : 248,144.87 = 99,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.93/248,144.87 = 99,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.93x = 248,144.87 × 99,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.93x = 24,628,446,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628,446,091.09/179,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,955.63

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