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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,849.52, 248,206.08 and 99,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,849.52, 248,206.08 and 99,292.56 is: 137,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,849.52 : 248,206.08 = 99,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,849.52/248,206.08 = 99,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,849.52x = 248,206.08 × 99,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,849.52x = 24,645,017,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645,017,090.76/179,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,031.32

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