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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,851.65, 248,195.33 and 99,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,851.65, 248,195.33 and 99,279.23 is: 137,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,851.65 : 248,195.33 = 99,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,851.65/248,195.33 = 99,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,851.65x = 248,195.33 × 99,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,851.65x = 24,640,639,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,639,514.62/179,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,005.36

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