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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.23, 248,218.53 and 99,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.23, 248,218.53 and 99,295.87 is: 137,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.23 : 248,218.53 = 99,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.23/248,218.53 = 99,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.23x = 248,218.53 × 99,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.23x = 24,647,073,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,073,148.90/179,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,028.50

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