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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,865.09, 248,212.76 and 99,297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,865.09, 248,212.76 and 99,297.63 is: 137,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,865.09 : 248,212.76 = 99,297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,865.09/248,212.76 = 99,297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,865.09x = 248,212.76 × 99,297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,865.09x = 24,646,938,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,938,307.27/179,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,030.14

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