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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,871.11, 248,222.49 and 99,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,871.11, 248,222.49 and 99,298.74 is: 137,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,871.11 : 248,222.49 = 99,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,871.11/248,222.49 = 99,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,871.11x = 248,222.49 × 99,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,871.11x = 24,648,180,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,180,496.66/179,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.46

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