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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,858.68, 248,205.02 and 99,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,858.68, 248,205.02 and 99,286.25 is: 137,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,858.68 : 248,205.02 = 99,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,858.68/248,205.02 = 99,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,858.68x = 248,205.02 × 99,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,858.68x = 24,643,346,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643,346,256.44/179,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,015.05

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