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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.24, 248,196.06 and 99,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.24, 248,196.06 and 99,280.74 is: 137,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.24 : 248,196.06 = 99,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.24/248,196.06 = 99,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.24x = 248,196.06 × 99,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.24x = 24,641,088,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,088,501.88/179,853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,006.64

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