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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,894.93, 248,253.89 and 99,321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,894.93, 248,253.89 and 99,321.75 is: 137,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,894.93 : 248,253.89 = 99,321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,894.93/248,253.89 = 99,321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,894.93x = 248,253.89 × 99,321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,894.93x = 24,657,010,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,010,756.39/179,894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,063.40

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