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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,842.54, 248,182.72 and 99,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,842.54, 248,182.72 and 99,270.10 is: 136,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,842.54 : 248,182.72 = 99,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,842.54/248,182.72 = 99,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,842.54x = 248,182.72 × 99,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,842.54x = 24,637,123,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637,123,432.67/179,842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,992.75

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