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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,919.48, 248,254.82 and 99,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,919.48, 248,254.82 and 99,344.74 is: 137,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,919.48 : 248,254.82 = 99,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,919.48/248,254.82 = 99,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,919.48x = 248,254.82 × 99,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,919.48x = 24,662,810,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,810,546.65/179,919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,076.93

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