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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,847.24, 248,187.78 and 99,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,847.24, 248,187.78 and 99,274.74 is: 136,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,847.24 : 248,187.78 = 99,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,847.24/248,187.78 = 99,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,847.24x = 248,187.78 × 99,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,847.24x = 24,638,777,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,777,330.68/179,847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,998.36

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