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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,886.24, 248,251.32 and 99,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,886.24, 248,251.32 and 99,325.20 is: 137,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,886.24 : 248,251.32 = 99,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,886.24/248,251.32 = 99,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,886.24x = 248,251.32 × 99,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,886.24x = 24,657,612,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,612,009.26/179,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,073.36

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