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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,864.98, 248,214.04 and 99,292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,864.98, 248,214.04 and 99,292.61 is: 137,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,864.98 : 248,214.04 = 99,292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,864.98/248,214.04 = 99,292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,864.98x = 248,214.04 × 99,292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,864.98x = 24,645,820,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645,820,242.55/179,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,024.01

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