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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.23, 248,217.14 and 99,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.23, 248,217.14 and 99,294.86 is: 137,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.23 : 248,217.14 = 99,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.23/248,217.14 = 99,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.23x = 248,217.14 × 99,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.23x = 24,646,687,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,687,034.68/179,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,027.11

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