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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,869.61, 248,220.42 and 99,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,869.61, 248,220.42 and 99,297.24 is: 137,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,869.61 : 248,220.42 = 99,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,869.61/248,220.42 = 99,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,869.61x = 248,220.42 × 99,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,869.61x = 24,647,602,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,602,865.88/179,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,030.39

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