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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,846.24, 248,186.40 and 99,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,846.24, 248,186.40 and 99,273.74 is: 136,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,846.24 : 248,186.40 = 99,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,846.24/248,186.40 = 99,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,846.24x = 248,186.40 × 99,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,846.24x = 24,638,392,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,392,145.14/179,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,996.98

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