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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,934.96, 248,308.92 and 99,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,934.96, 248,308.92 and 99,362.44 is: 137,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,934.96 : 248,308.92 = 99,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,934.96/248,308.92 = 99,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,934.96x = 248,308.92 × 99,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,934.96x = 24,672,580,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672,580,164.96/179,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,119.44

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