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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,847.92, 248,188.97 and 99,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,847.92, 248,188.97 and 99,275.42 is: 136,999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,847.92 : 248,188.97 = 99,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,847.92/248,188.97 = 99,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,847.92x = 248,188.97 × 99,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,847.92x = 24,639,064,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,064,236.12/179,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,999.44

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