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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907.29, 248,267.33 and 99,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907.29, 248,267.33 and 99,333.08 is: 137,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907.29 : 248,267.33 = 99,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907.29/248,267.33 = 99,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907.29x = 248,267.33 × 99,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907.29x = 24,661,159,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,159,514.28/179,907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,077.04

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