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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.89, 248,198.41 and 99,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.89, 248,198.41 and 99,281.46 is: 137,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.89 : 248,198.41 = 99,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.89/248,198.41 = 99,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.89x = 248,198.41 × 99,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.89x = 24,641,500,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,500,266.28/179,853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,008.44

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