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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,862.39, 248,192.40 and 99,284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,862.39, 248,192.40 and 99,284.71 is: 137,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,862.39 : 248,192.40 = 99,284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,862.39/248,192.40 = 99,284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,862.39x = 248,192.40 × 99,284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,862.39x = 24,641,710,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,710,458.20/179,862.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,003.13

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