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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,908.93, 248,273.25 and 99,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,908.93, 248,273.25 and 99,335.80 is: 137,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,908.93 : 248,273.25 = 99,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,908.93/248,273.25 = 99,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,908.93x = 248,273.25 × 99,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,908.93x = 24,662,420,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,420,665.98/179,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,082.81

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