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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,849.15, 248,191.88 and 99,276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,849.15, 248,191.88 and 99,276.73 is: 137,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,849.15 : 248,191.88 = 99,276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,849.15/248,191.88 = 99,276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,849.15x = 248,191.88 × 99,276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,849.15x = 24,639,676,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,676,521.61/179,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,001.91

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