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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,854.23, 248,195.85 and 99,279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,854.23, 248,195.85 and 99,279.67 is: 137,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,854.23 : 248,195.85 = 99,279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,854.23/248,195.85 = 99,279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,854.23x = 248,195.85 × 99,279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,854.23x = 24,640,802,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,802,083.37/179,854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,004.30

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