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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,847.97, 248,188.80 and 99,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,847.97, 248,188.80 and 99,275.52 is: 136,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,847.97 : 248,188.80 = 99,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,847.97/248,188.80 = 99,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,847.97x = 248,188.80 × 99,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,847.97x = 24,639,072,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,072,178.18/179,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,999.45

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