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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,875.65, 248,228.45 and 99,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,875.65, 248,228.45 and 99,303.23 is: 137,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,875.65 : 248,228.45 = 99,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,875.65/248,228.45 = 99,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,875.65x = 248,228.45 × 99,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,875.65x = 24,649,887,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,887,359.34/179,875.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,038.49

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