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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,859.24, 248,205.80 and 99,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,859.24, 248,205.80 and 99,286.82 is: 137,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,859.24 : 248,205.80 = 99,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,859.24/248,205.80 = 99,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,859.24x = 248,205.80 × 99,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,859.24x = 24,643,564,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643,564,587.56/179,859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,015.84

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