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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,949.89, 248,330.02 and 99,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,949.89, 248,330.02 and 99,377.07 is: 137,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,949.89 : 248,330.02 = 99,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,949.89/248,330.02 = 99,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,949.89x = 248,330.02 × 99,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,949.89x = 24,678,309,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,309,780.64/179,949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,139.90

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