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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,951.26, 248,333.16 and 99,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,951.26, 248,333.16 and 99,377.32 is: 137,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,951.26 : 248,333.16 = 99,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,951.26/248,333.16 = 99,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,951.26x = 248,333.16 × 99,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,951.26x = 24,678,683,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,683,907.93/179,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,140.93

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