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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,873.67, 248,219.13 and 99,299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,873.67, 248,219.13 and 99,299.46 is: 137,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,873.67 : 248,219.13 = 99,299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,873.67/248,219.13 = 99,299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,873.67x = 248,219.13 × 99,299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,873.67x = 24,648,025,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,025,570.67/179,873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,029.65

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