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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,898, 248,262.84 and 99,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,898, 248,262.84 and 99,325.68 is: 137,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,898 : 248,262.84 = 99,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,898/248,262.84 = 99,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,898x = 248,262.84 × 99,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,898x = 24,658,875,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,875,401.73/179,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,071.43

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