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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.61, 248,218.71 and 99,296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.61, 248,218.71 and 99,296.17 is: 137,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.61 : 248,218.71 = 99,296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.61/248,218.71 = 99,296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.61x = 248,218.71 × 99,296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.61x = 24,647,167,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,167,225.34/179,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,028.73

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