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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907.03, 248,281.43 and 99,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907.03, 248,281.43 and 99,334.31 is: 137,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907.03 : 248,281.43 = 99,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907.03/248,281.43 = 99,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907.03x = 248,281.43 × 99,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907.03x = 24,662,862,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,862,796.78/179,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,086.71

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