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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,871.74, 248,225.01 and 99,299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,871.74, 248,225.01 and 99,299.31 is: 137,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,871.74 : 248,225.01 = 99,299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,871.74/248,225.01 = 99,299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,871.74x = 248,225.01 × 99,299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,871.74x = 24,648,572,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,572,217.74/179,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,034.16

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