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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,870.24, 248,222.94 and 99,297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,870.24, 248,222.94 and 99,297.81 is: 137,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,870.24 : 248,222.94 = 99,297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,870.24/248,222.94 = 99,297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,870.24x = 248,222.94 × 99,297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,870.24x = 24,647,994,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,994,333.76/179,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.09

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