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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,908.56, 248,252.04 and 99,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,908.56, 248,252.04 and 99,329.76 is: 137,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,908.56 : 248,252.04 = 99,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,908.56/248,252.04 = 99,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,908.56x = 248,252.04 × 99,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,908.56x = 24,658,815,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,815,552.71/179,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,063.05

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