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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,871.92, 248,216.73 and 99,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,871.92, 248,216.73 and 99,297.71 is: 137,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,871.92 : 248,216.73 = 99,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,871.92/248,216.73 = 99,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,871.92x = 248,216.73 × 99,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,871.92x = 24,647,352,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,352,872.69/179,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,027.24

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