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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,888.33, 248,240.95 and 99,314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,888.33, 248,240.95 and 99,314.39 is: 137,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,888.33 : 248,240.95 = 99,314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,888.33/248,240.95 = 99,314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,888.33x = 248,240.95 × 99,314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,888.33x = 24,653,897,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,897,032.78/179,888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,051.12

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