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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,849.97, 248,191.56 and 99,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,849.97, 248,191.56 and 99,277.52 is: 137,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,849.97 : 248,191.56 = 99,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,849.97/248,191.56 = 99,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,849.97x = 248,191.56 × 99,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,849.97x = 24,639,841,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,841,320.77/179,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,002.20

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