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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,863.77, 248,205.49 and 99,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,863.77, 248,205.49 and 99,289.56 is: 137,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,863.77 : 248,205.49 = 99,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,863.77/248,205.49 = 99,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,863.77x = 248,205.49 × 99,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,863.77x = 24,644,213,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,213,891.68/179,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,016.00

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