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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,896.02, 248,266.23 and 99,323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,896.02, 248,266.23 and 99,323.29 is: 137,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,896.02 : 248,266.23 = 99,323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,896.02/248,266.23 = 99,323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,896.02x = 248,266.23 × 99,323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,896.02x = 24,658,618,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,618,759.50/179,896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,071.51

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