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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,865.34, 248,207.65 and 99,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,865.34, 248,207.65 and 99,291.13 is: 137,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,865.34 : 248,207.65 = 99,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,865.34/248,207.65 = 99,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,865.34x = 248,207.65 × 99,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,865.34x = 24,644,817,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,817,174.40/179,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,018.16

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