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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,950.93, 248,331.14 and 99,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,950.93, 248,331.14 and 99,377.80 is: 137,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,950.93 : 248,331.14 = 99,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,950.93/248,331.14 = 99,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,950.93x = 248,331.14 × 99,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,950.93x = 24,678,602,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,602,364.69/179,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,140.73

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