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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.28, 248,196.16 and 99,280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.28, 248,196.16 and 99,280.87 is: 137,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.28 : 248,196.16 = 99,280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.28/248,196.16 = 99,280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.28x = 248,196.16 × 99,280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.28x = 24,641,128,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,128,958.07/179,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,006.84

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