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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,831.97, 248,150.40 and 99,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,831.97, 248,150.40 and 99,254.28 is: 136,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,831.97 : 248,150.40 = 99,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,831.97/248,150.40 = 99,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,831.97x = 248,150.40 × 99,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,831.97x = 24,629,989,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629,989,283.71/179,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,961.13

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