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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,962.96, 248,350.76 and 99,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,962.96, 248,350.76 and 99,392.53 is: 137,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,962.96 : 248,350.76 = 99,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,962.96/248,350.76 = 99,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,962.96x = 248,350.76 × 99,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,962.96x = 24,684,210,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,210,363.82/179,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,162.73

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