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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.64, 248,191.37 and 99,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.64, 248,191.37 and 99,283.96 is: 137,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.64 : 248,191.37 = 99,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.64/248,191.37 = 99,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.64x = 248,191.37 × 99,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.64x = 24,641,421,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,421,555.01/179,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,002.10

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