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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,938.46, 248,313.50 and 99,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,938.46, 248,313.50 and 99,366.65 is: 137,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,938.46 : 248,313.50 = 99,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,938.46/248,313.50 = 99,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,938.46x = 248,313.50 × 99,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,938.46x = 24,674,080,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,080,210.17/179,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,125.10

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