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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,883.73, 248,239.91 and 99,311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,883.73, 248,239.91 and 99,311.41 is: 137,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,883.73 : 248,239.91 = 99,311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,883.73/248,239.91 = 99,311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,883.73x = 248,239.91 × 99,311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,883.73x = 24,653,055,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,055,108.05/179,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,049.95

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