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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,928.49, 248,303.33 and 99,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,928.49, 248,303.33 and 99,355.90 is: 137,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,928.49 : 248,303.33 = 99,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,928.49/248,303.33 = 99,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,928.49x = 248,303.33 × 99,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,928.49x = 24,670,400,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,400,825.15/179,928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,112.25

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