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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.65, 248,273.67 and 99,338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.65, 248,273.67 and 99,338.29 is: 137,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.65 : 248,273.67 = 99,338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.65/248,273.67 = 99,338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.65x = 248,273.67 × 99,338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.65x = 24,663,081,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663,081,829.82/179,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,088.98

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