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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,942.18, 248,319.07 and 99,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,942.18, 248,319.07 and 99,369.05 is: 137,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,942.18 : 248,319.07 = 99,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,942.18/248,319.07 = 99,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,942.18x = 248,319.07 × 99,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,942.18x = 24,675,228,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675,228,592.77/179,942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,128.66

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