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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,888.32, 248,244.48 and 99,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,888.32, 248,244.48 and 99,316 is: 137,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,888.32 : 248,244.48 = 99,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,888.32/248,244.48 = 99,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,888.32x = 248,244.48 × 99,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,888.32x = 24,654,648,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654,648,775.68/179,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,055.31

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