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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,930.44, 248,302.68 and 99,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,930.44, 248,302.68 and 99,357.96 is: 137,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,930.44 : 248,302.68 = 99,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,930.44/248,302.68 = 99,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,930.44x = 248,302.68 × 99,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,930.44x = 24,670,847,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,847,747.33/179,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,113.25

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