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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,916.23, 248,285.45 and 99,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,916.23, 248,285.45 and 99,342.23 is: 137,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,916.23 : 248,285.45 = 99,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,916.23/248,285.45 = 99,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,916.23x = 248,285.45 × 99,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,916.23x = 24,665,229,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,229,845.02/179,916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,092.86

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