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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,917.73, 248,287.52 and 99,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,917.73, 248,287.52 and 99,343.73 is: 137,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,917.73 : 248,287.52 = 99,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,917.73/248,287.52 = 99,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,917.73x = 248,287.52 × 99,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,917.73x = 24,665,808,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,808,349.25/179,917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,094.93

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