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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,963.46, 248,351.45 and 99,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,963.46, 248,351.45 and 99,393.03 is: 137,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,963.46 : 248,351.45 = 99,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,963.46/248,351.45 = 99,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,963.46x = 248,351.45 × 99,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,963.46x = 24,684,403,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,403,120.39/179,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,163.42

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