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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,887.95, 248,240.43 and 99,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,887.95, 248,240.43 and 99,314.01 is: 137,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,887.95 : 248,240.43 = 99,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,887.95/248,240.43 = 99,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,887.95x = 248,240.43 × 99,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,887.95x = 24,653,752,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,752,547.42/179,887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,050.61

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