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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,927.49, 248,301.95 and 99,354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,927.49, 248,301.95 and 99,354.90 is: 137,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,927.49 : 248,301.95 = 99,354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,927.49/248,301.95 = 99,354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,927.49x = 248,301.95 × 99,354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,927.49x = 24,670,014,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,014,915.28/179,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,110.87

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