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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,866.30, 248,230.47 and 99,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,866.30, 248,230.47 and 99,301.18 is: 137,043.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,866.30 : 248,230.47 = 99,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,866.30/248,230.47 = 99,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,866.30x = 248,230.47 × 99,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,866.30x = 24,649,578,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,578,582.95/179,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,043.90

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