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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,849.65, 248,192.57 and 99,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,849.65, 248,192.57 and 99,277.23 is: 137,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,849.65 : 248,192.57 = 99,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,849.65/248,192.57 = 99,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,849.65x = 248,192.57 × 99,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,849.65x = 24,639,870,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,870,856.18/179,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,002.61

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