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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,931.68, 248,305.72 and 99,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,931.68, 248,305.72 and 99,359.36 is: 137,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,931.68 : 248,305.72 = 99,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,931.68/248,305.72 = 99,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,931.68x = 248,305.72 × 99,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,931.68x = 24,671,497,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,497,423.54/179,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,115.92

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