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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,961.96, 248,349.38 and 99,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,961.96, 248,349.38 and 99,391.53 is: 137,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,961.96 : 248,349.38 = 99,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,961.96/248,349.38 = 99,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,961.96x = 248,349.38 × 99,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,961.96x = 24,683,824,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,824,852.75/179,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,161.35

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