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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,870.61, 248,223.46 and 99,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,870.61, 248,223.46 and 99,298.19 is: 137,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,870.61 : 248,223.46 = 99,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,870.61/248,223.46 = 99,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,870.61x = 248,223.46 × 99,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,870.61x = 24,648,138,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,138,804.17/179,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.61

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