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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.48, 248,263.20 and 99,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.48, 248,263.20 and 99,330.48 is: 137,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.48 : 248,263.20 = 99,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.48/248,263.20 = 99,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.48x = 248,263.20 × 99,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.48x = 24,660,102,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,102,822.34/179,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,073.31

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