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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,869.42, 248,213.28 and 99,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,869.42, 248,213.28 and 99,295.21 is: 137,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,869.42 : 248,213.28 = 99,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,869.42/248,213.28 = 99,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,869.42x = 248,213.28 × 99,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,869.42x = 24,646,389,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,389,762.39/179,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,023.79

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