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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,895.92, 248,256.63 and 99,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,895.92, 248,256.63 and 99,323.51 is: 137,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,895.92 : 248,256.63 = 99,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,895.92/248,256.63 = 99,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,895.92x = 248,256.63 × 99,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,895.92x = 24,657,718,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,718,631.09/179,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,066.58

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