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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.53, 248,277.93 and 99,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.53, 248,277.93 and 99,331.76 is: 137,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.53 : 248,277.93 = 99,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.53/248,277.93 = 99,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.53x = 248,277.93 × 99,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.53x = 24,661,883,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,883,756.06/179,904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,083.17

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