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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,945.32, 248,323.08 and 99,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,945.32, 248,323.08 and 99,378.28 is: 137,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,945.32 : 248,323.08 = 99,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,945.32/248,323.08 = 99,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,945.32x = 248,323.08 × 99,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,945.32x = 24,677,920,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677,920,574.70/179,945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,141.22

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