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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,908.29, 248,268.71 and 99,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,908.29, 248,268.71 and 99,334.08 is: 137,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,908.29 : 248,268.71 = 99,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,908.29/248,268.71 = 99,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,908.29x = 248,268.71 × 99,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,908.29x = 24,661,543,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,543,900.64/179,908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,078.42

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