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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,920.74, 248,290.64 and 99,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,920.74, 248,290.64 and 99,348.42 is: 137,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,920.74 : 248,290.64 = 99,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,920.74/248,290.64 = 99,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,920.74x = 248,290.64 × 99,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,920.74x = 24,667,282,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667,282,288.05/179,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,100.83

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