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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,830.96, 248,149.03 and 99,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,830.96, 248,149.03 and 99,253.28 is: 136,959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,830.96 : 248,149.03 = 99,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,830.96/248,149.03 = 99,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,830.96x = 248,149.03 × 99,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,830.96x = 24,629,605,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629,605,156.32/179,830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,959.76

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