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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,828.93, 248,146.24 and 99,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,828.93, 248,146.24 and 99,251.28 is: 136,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,828.93 : 248,146.24 = 99,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,828.93/248,146.24 = 99,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,828.93x = 248,146.24 × 99,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,828.93x = 24,628,831,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628,831,947.19/179,828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,957.01

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