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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,865.92, 248,208.46 and 99,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,865.92, 248,208.46 and 99,291.72 is: 137,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,865.92 : 248,208.46 = 99,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,865.92/248,208.46 = 99,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,865.92x = 248,208.46 × 99,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,865.92x = 24,645,044,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645,044,911.95/179,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,018.98

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