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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,872.44, 248,211.24 and 99,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,872.44, 248,211.24 and 99,287.04 is: 137,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,872.44 : 248,211.24 = 99,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,872.44/248,211.24 = 99,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,872.44x = 248,211.24 × 99,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,872.44x = 24,644,159,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,159,314.33/179,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,009.09

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