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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,915.52, 248,287.30 and 99,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,915.52, 248,287.30 and 99,348.17 is: 137,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,915.52 : 248,287.30 = 99,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,915.52/248,287.30 = 99,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,915.52x = 248,287.30 × 99,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,915.52x = 24,666,887,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,887,399.43/179,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,102.61

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