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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.30, 248,220.27 and 99,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.30, 248,220.27 and 99,294.36 is: 137,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.30 : 248,220.27 = 99,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.30/248,220.27 = 99,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.30x = 248,220.27 × 99,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.30x = 24,646,872,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,872,848.68/179,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,027.33

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