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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.49, 248,219.14 and 99,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.49, 248,219.14 and 99,295.05 is: 137,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.49 : 248,219.14 = 99,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.49/248,219.14 = 99,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.49x = 248,219.14 × 99,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.49x = 24,646,931,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,931,917.26/179,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,028.28

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