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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,916.73, 248,286.14 and 99,342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,916.73, 248,286.14 and 99,342.73 is: 137,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,916.73 : 248,286.14 = 99,342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,916.73/248,286.14 = 99,342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,916.73x = 248,286.14 × 99,342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,916.73x = 24,665,422,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,422,968.76/179,916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,093.55

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