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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,840.65, 248,180.14 and 99,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,840.65, 248,180.14 and 99,268.22 is: 136,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,840.65 : 248,180.14 = 99,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,840.65/248,180.14 = 99,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,840.65x = 248,180.14 × 99,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,840.65x = 24,636,400,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,400,737.15/179,840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,990.17

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