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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,828.78, 248,164.44 and 99,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,828.78, 248,164.44 and 99,257 is: 136,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,828.78 : 248,164.44 = 99,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,828.78/248,164.44 = 99,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,828.78x = 248,164.44 × 99,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,828.78x = 24,632,057,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,632,057,821.08/179,828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,975.06

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