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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,873.10, 248,221.44 and 99,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,873.10, 248,221.44 and 99,303.12 is: 137,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,873.10 : 248,221.44 = 99,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,873.10/248,221.44 = 99,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,873.10x = 248,221.44 × 99,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,873.10x = 24,649,163,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,163,442.89/179,873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,036.41

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