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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,858.60, 248,206.61 and 99,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,858.60, 248,206.61 and 99,284.39 is: 137,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,858.60 : 248,206.61 = 99,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,858.60/248,206.61 = 99,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,858.60x = 248,206.61 × 99,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,858.60x = 24,643,041,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643,041,867.82/179,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,013.42

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