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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,916.20, 248,285.41 and 99,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,916.20, 248,285.41 and 99,342.20 is: 137,092.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,916.20 : 248,285.41 = 99,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,916.20/248,285.41 = 99,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,916.20x = 248,285.41 × 99,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,916.20x = 24,665,217,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,217,739.88/179,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,092.81

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