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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,851.69, 248,195.38 and 99,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,851.69, 248,195.38 and 99,279.27 is: 137,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,851.69 : 248,195.38 = 99,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,851.69/248,195.38 = 99,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,851.69x = 248,195.38 × 99,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,851.69x = 24,640,657,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,657,012.46/179,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,005.42

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