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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.74, 248,268.90 and 99,332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.74, 248,268.90 and 99,332.42 is: 137,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.74 : 248,268.90 = 99,332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.74/248,268.90 = 99,332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.74x = 248,268.90 × 99,332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.74x = 24,661,149,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,149,406.39/179,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,078.93

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