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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,845.65, 248,187.04 and 99,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,845.65, 248,187.04 and 99,273.22 is: 136,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,845.65 : 248,187.04 = 99,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,845.65/248,187.04 = 99,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,845.65x = 248,187.04 × 99,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,845.65x = 24,638,325,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,325,754.42/179,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,997.06

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