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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.39, 248,191.02 and 99,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.39, 248,191.02 and 99,283.71 is: 137,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.39 : 248,191.02 = 99,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.39/248,191.02 = 99,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.39x = 248,191.02 × 99,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.39x = 24,641,325,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,325,254.28/179,861.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,001.75

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