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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.73, 248,219.22 and 99,296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.73, 248,219.22 and 99,296.37 is: 137,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.73 : 248,219.22 = 99,296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.73/248,219.22 = 99,296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.73x = 248,219.22 × 99,296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.73x = 24,647,265,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,265,772.65/179,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,029.19

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