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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,878.61, 248,230.98 and 99,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,878.61, 248,230.98 and 99,304.41 is: 137,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,878.61 : 248,230.98 = 99,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,878.61/248,230.98 = 99,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,878.61x = 248,230.98 × 99,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,878.61x = 24,650,431,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650,431,012.62/179,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,039.26

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