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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,893.96, 248,252.06 and 99,319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,893.96, 248,252.06 and 99,319.75 is: 137,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,893.96 : 248,252.06 = 99,319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,893.96/248,252.06 = 99,319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,893.96x = 248,252.06 × 99,319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,893.96x = 24,656,332,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656,332,163.85/179,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,060.37

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