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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,875.44, 248,221.58 and 99,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,875.44, 248,221.58 and 99,301.23 is: 137,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,875.44 : 248,221.58 = 99,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,875.44/248,221.58 = 99,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,875.44x = 248,221.58 × 99,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,875.44x = 24,648,708,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,708,330.59/179,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.09

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