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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,918.51, 248,287.52 and 99,346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,918.51, 248,287.52 and 99,346.19 is: 137,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,918.51 : 248,287.52 = 99,346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,918.51/248,287.52 = 99,346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,918.51x = 248,287.52 × 99,346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,918.51x = 24,666,417,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,417,398.38/179,918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,097.72

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