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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,841.46, 248,183.28 and 99,269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,841.46, 248,183.28 and 99,269.05 is: 136,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,841.46 : 248,183.28 = 99,269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,841.46/248,183.28 = 99,269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,841.46x = 248,183.28 × 99,269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,841.46x = 24,636,918,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,918,431.48/179,841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,992.43

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