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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,875.76, 248,225.52 and 99,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,875.76, 248,225.52 and 99,301.20 is: 137,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,875.76 : 248,225.52 = 99,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,875.76/248,225.52 = 99,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,875.76x = 248,225.52 × 99,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,875.76x = 24,649,092,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,092,006.62/179,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,033.98

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