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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,913.84, 248,279.88 and 99,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,913.84, 248,279.88 and 99,346.44 is: 137,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,913.84 : 248,279.88 = 99,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,913.84/248,279.88 = 99,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,913.84x = 248,279.88 × 99,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,913.84x = 24,665,722,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,722,201.63/179,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,097.41

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