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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,863.80, 248,227.02 and 99,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,863.80, 248,227.02 and 99,298.68 is: 137,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,863.80 : 248,227.02 = 99,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,863.80/248,227.02 = 99,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,863.80x = 248,227.02 × 99,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,863.80x = 24,648,615,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,615,426.33/179,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,040.45

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