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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,922.84, 248,292.30 and 99,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,922.84, 248,292.30 and 99,355.44 is: 137,109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,922.84 : 248,292.30 = 99,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,922.84/248,292.30 = 99,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,922.84x = 248,292.30 × 99,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,922.84x = 24,669,190,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669,190,715.11/179,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,109.83

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