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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,918.48, 248,253.44 and 99,343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,918.48, 248,253.44 and 99,343.74 is: 137,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,918.48 : 248,253.44 = 99,343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,918.48/248,253.44 = 99,343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,918.48x = 248,253.44 × 99,343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,918.48x = 24,662,425,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,425,197.47/179,918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,075.55

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