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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,846.97, 248,187.42 and 99,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,846.97, 248,187.42 and 99,274.52 is: 136,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,846.97 : 248,187.42 = 99,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,846.97/248,187.42 = 99,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,846.97x = 248,187.42 × 99,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,846.97x = 24,638,685,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,685,749.60/179,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,998.06

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