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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.67, 248,262.02 and 99,330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.67, 248,262.02 and 99,330.55 is: 137,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.67 : 248,262.02 = 99,330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.67/248,262.02 = 99,330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.67x = 248,262.02 × 99,330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.67x = 24,660,002,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,002,494.06/179,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,072.61

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