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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,841.97, 248,180.53 and 99,269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,841.97, 248,180.53 and 99,269.47 is: 136,991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,841.97 : 248,180.53 = 99,269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,841.97/248,180.53 = 99,269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,841.97x = 248,180.53 × 99,269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,841.97x = 24,636,750,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,750,902.80/179,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,991.11

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