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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907.66, 248,276.43 and 99,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907.66, 248,276.43 and 99,340.29 is: 137,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907.66 : 248,276.43 = 99,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907.66/248,276.43 = 99,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907.66x = 248,276.43 × 99,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907.66x = 24,663,852,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663,852,556.36/179,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,091.73

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