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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,875.98, 248,222.34 and 99,301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,875.98, 248,222.34 and 99,301.77 is: 137,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,875.98 : 248,222.34 = 99,301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,875.98/248,222.34 = 99,301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,875.98x = 248,222.34 × 99,301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,875.98x = 24,648,917,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,917,715.54/179,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.85

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