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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.88, 248,191.70 and 99,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.88, 248,191.70 and 99,284.22 is: 137,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.88 : 248,191.70 = 99,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.88/248,191.70 = 99,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.88x = 248,191.70 × 99,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.88x = 24,641,519,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,519,344.97/179,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,002.46

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