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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,881.98, 248,230.62 and 99,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,881.98, 248,230.62 and 99,307.80 is: 137,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,881.98 : 248,230.62 = 99,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,881.98/248,230.62 = 99,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,881.98x = 248,230.62 × 99,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,881.98x = 24,651,236,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651,236,764.84/179,881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,041.17

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