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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.09, 248,197.30 and 99,280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.09, 248,197.30 and 99,280.67 is: 137,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.09 : 248,197.30 = 99,280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.09/248,197.30 = 99,280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.09x = 248,197.30 × 99,280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.09x = 24,641,194,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,194,143.11/179,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,007.34

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