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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,859.89, 248,188.95 and 99,282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,859.89, 248,188.95 and 99,282.21 is: 136,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,859.89 : 248,188.95 = 99,282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,859.89/248,188.95 = 99,282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,859.89x = 248,188.95 × 99,282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,859.89x = 24,640,747,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,747,453.58/179,859.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,999.68

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