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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,880, 248,227.84 and 99,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,880, 248,227.84 and 99,305.76 is: 137,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,880 : 248,227.84 = 99,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,880/248,227.84 = 99,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,880x = 248,227.84 × 99,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,880x = 24,650,454,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650,454,304.36/179,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,038.33

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