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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.73, 248,217.84 and 99,295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.73, 248,217.84 and 99,295.37 is: 137,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.73 : 248,217.84 = 99,295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.73/248,217.84 = 99,295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.73x = 248,217.84 × 99,295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.73x = 24,646,880,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,880,525.83/179,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,027.81

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