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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907.15, 248,275.74 and 99,339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907.15, 248,275.74 and 99,339.79 is: 137,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907.15 : 248,275.74 = 99,339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907.15/248,275.74 = 99,339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907.15x = 248,275.74 × 99,339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907.15x = 24,663,659,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663,659,873.69/179,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,091.05

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