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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.74, 248,214.42 and 99,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.74, 248,214.42 and 99,293.20 is: 137,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.74 : 248,214.42 = 99,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.74/248,214.42 = 99,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.74x = 248,214.42 × 99,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.74x = 24,646,004,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,004,047.94/179,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,022.93

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