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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.34, 248,294.37 and 99,356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.34, 248,294.37 and 99,356.94 is: 137,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.34 : 248,294.37 = 99,356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.34/248,294.37 = 99,356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.34x = 248,294.37 × 99,356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.34x = 24,669,768,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669,768,822.43/179,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,111.90

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