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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,871.73, 248,223.36 and 99,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,871.73, 248,223.36 and 99,299.37 is: 137,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,871.73 : 248,223.36 = 99,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,871.73/248,223.36 = 99,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,871.73x = 248,223.36 × 99,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,871.73x = 24,648,423,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,423,267.28/179,871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,033.34

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