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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.73, 248,195.16 and 99,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.73, 248,195.16 and 99,279.17 is: 137,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.73 : 248,195.16 = 99,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.73/248,195.16 = 99,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.73x = 248,195.16 × 99,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.73x = 24,640,609,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,609,482.82/179,853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,003.61

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