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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,939.56, 248,315.32 and 99,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,939.56, 248,315.32 and 99,366.44 is: 137,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,939.56 : 248,315.32 = 99,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,939.56/248,315.32 = 99,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,939.56x = 248,315.32 × 99,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,939.56x = 24,674,209,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,209,345.86/179,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,124.98

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