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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,896.97, 248,256.20 and 99,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,896.97, 248,256.20 and 99,322.76 is: 137,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,896.97 : 248,256.20 = 99,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,896.97/248,256.20 = 99,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,896.97x = 248,256.20 × 99,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,896.97x = 24,657,489,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,489,233.22/179,896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,064.51

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