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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,871.28, 248,220.97 and 99,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,871.28, 248,220.97 and 99,298.92 is: 137,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,871.28 : 248,220.97 = 99,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,871.28/248,220.97 = 99,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,871.28x = 248,220.97 × 99,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,871.28x = 24,648,074,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,074,242.35/179,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,031.74

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