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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,851.73, 248,192.40 and 99,277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,851.73, 248,192.40 and 99,277.17 is: 137,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,851.73 : 248,192.40 = 99,277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,851.73/248,192.40 = 99,277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,851.73x = 248,192.40 × 99,277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,851.73x = 24,639,839,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,839,087.51/179,851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,000.85

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