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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,842.17, 248,182.22 and 99,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,842.17, 248,182.22 and 99,269.72 is: 136,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,842.17 : 248,182.22 = 99,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,842.17/248,182.22 = 99,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,842.17x = 248,182.22 × 99,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,842.17x = 24,636,977,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,977,751.12/179,842.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,992.22

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