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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,942.48, 248,317.76 and 99,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,942.48, 248,317.76 and 99,368 is: 137,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,942.48 : 248,317.76 = 99,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,942.48/248,317.76 = 99,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,942.48x = 248,317.76 × 99,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,942.48x = 24,674,839,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,839,175.68/179,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,126.26

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