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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.30, 248,218.88 and 99,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.30, 248,218.88 and 99,294.87 is: 137,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.30 : 248,218.88 = 99,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.30/248,218.88 = 99,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.30x = 248,218.88 × 99,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.30x = 24,646,861,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,861,421.15/179,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,028.03

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