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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,916.02, 248,287.99 and 99,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,916.02, 248,287.99 and 99,348.67 is: 137,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,916.02 : 248,287.99 = 99,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,916.02/248,287.99 = 99,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,916.02x = 248,287.99 × 99,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,916.02x = 24,667,080,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667,080,342.03/179,916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,103.30

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