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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,837.28, 248,175.47 and 99,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,837.28, 248,175.47 and 99,264.84 is: 136,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,837.28 : 248,175.47 = 99,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,837.28/248,175.47 = 99,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,837.28x = 248,175.47 × 99,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,837.28x = 24,635,097,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,097,328.76/179,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,985.48

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