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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.42, 248,211.90 and 99,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.42, 248,211.90 and 99,294.21 is: 137,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.42 : 248,211.90 = 99,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.42/248,211.90 = 99,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.42x = 248,211.90 × 99,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.42x = 24,646,004,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,004,523.10/179,868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,022.41

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