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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,902.53, 248,275.17 and 99,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,902.53, 248,275.17 and 99,329.76 is: 137,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,902.53 : 248,275.17 = 99,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,902.53/248,275.17 = 99,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,902.53x = 248,275.17 × 99,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,902.53x = 24,661,113,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,113,050.06/179,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,080.41

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