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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,753.31, 248,060.93 and 99,183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,753.31, 248,060.93 and 99,183.83 is: 136,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,753.31 : 248,060.93 = 99,183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,753.31/248,060.93 = 99,183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,753.31x = 248,060.93 × 99,183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,753.31x = 24,603,631,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,631,374.54/179,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,874.43

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