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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,838.17, 248,175.29 and 99,265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,838.17, 248,175.29 and 99,265.65 is: 136,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,838.17 : 248,175.29 = 99,265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,838.17/248,175.29 = 99,265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,838.17x = 248,175.29 × 99,265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,838.17x = 24,635,282,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,282,189.28/179,838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,985.83

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