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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,897.52, 248,268.28 and 99,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,897.52, 248,268.28 and 99,324.80 is: 137,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,897.52 : 248,268.28 = 99,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,897.52/248,268.28 = 99,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,897.52x = 248,268.28 × 99,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,897.52x = 24,659,197,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659,197,257.34/179,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,073.58

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