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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,946.32, 248,324.46 and 99,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,946.32, 248,324.46 and 99,379.28 is: 137,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,946.32 : 248,324.46 = 99,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,946.32/248,324.46 = 99,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,946.32x = 248,324.46 × 99,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,946.32x = 24,678,306,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,306,041.19/179,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,142.60

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