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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,872.76, 248,226.48 and 99,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,872.76, 248,226.48 and 99,298.84 is: 137,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,872.76 : 248,226.48 = 99,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,872.76/248,226.48 = 99,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,872.76x = 248,226.48 × 99,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,872.76x = 24,648,601,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,601,521.28/179,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,033.54

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