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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,957.71, 248,343.51 and 99,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,957.71, 248,343.51 and 99,387.28 is: 137,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,957.71 : 248,343.51 = 99,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,957.71/248,343.51 = 99,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,957.71x = 248,343.51 × 99,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,957.71x = 24,682,185,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682,185,964.55/179,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,155.48

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