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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,851.52, 248,208.84 and 99,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,851.52, 248,208.84 and 99,294.56 is: 137,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,851.52 : 248,208.84 = 99,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,851.52/248,208.84 = 99,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,851.52x = 248,208.84 × 99,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,851.52x = 24,645,787,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645,787,555.91/179,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,034.08

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