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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,855.24, 248,200.28 and 99,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,855.24, 248,200.28 and 99,282.82 is: 137,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,855.24 : 248,200.28 = 99,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,855.24/248,200.28 = 99,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,855.24x = 248,200.28 × 99,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,855.24x = 24,642,022,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642,022,606.27/179,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,010.31

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