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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,898.25, 248,263.19 and 99,325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,898.25, 248,263.19 and 99,325.93 is: 137,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,898.25 : 248,263.19 = 99,325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,898.25/248,263.19 = 99,325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,898.25x = 248,263.19 × 99,325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,898.25x = 24,658,971,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,971,734.89/179,898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,071.77

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