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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,872.61, 248,226.22 and 99,300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,872.61, 248,226.22 and 99,300.19 is: 137,035.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,872.61 : 248,226.22 = 99,300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,872.61/248,226.22 = 99,300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,872.61x = 248,226.22 × 99,300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,872.61x = 24,648,910,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,910,808.98/179,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,035.38

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