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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,854.28, 248,197.53 and 99,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,854.28, 248,197.53 and 99,281.87 is: 137,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,854.28 : 248,197.53 = 99,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,854.28/248,197.53 = 99,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,854.28x = 248,197.53 × 99,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,854.28x = 24,641,514,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,514,907.78/179,854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,008.22

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