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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.23, 248,268.20 and 99,331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.23, 248,268.20 and 99,331.91 is: 137,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.23 : 248,268.20 = 99,331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.23/248,268.20 = 99,331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.23x = 248,268.20 × 99,331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.23x = 24,660,954,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,954,498.26/179,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,078.24

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