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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,895.02, 248,264.85 and 99,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,895.02, 248,264.85 and 99,322.29 is: 137,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,895.02 : 248,264.85 = 99,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,895.02/248,264.85 = 99,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,895.02x = 248,264.85 × 99,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,895.02x = 24,658,233,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,233,428.51/179,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,070.13

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