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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,965.96, 248,354.90 and 99,395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,965.96, 248,354.90 and 99,395.53 is: 137,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,965.96 : 248,354.90 = 99,395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,965.96/248,354.90 = 99,395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,965.96x = 248,354.90 × 99,395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,965.96x = 24,685,366,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,685,366,913.60/179,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,166.87

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