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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.24, 248,348.65 and 99,392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.24, 248,348.65 and 99,392.03 is: 137,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.24 : 248,348.65 = 99,392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.24/248,348.65 = 99,392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.24x = 248,348.65 × 99,392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.24x = 24,683,874,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,874,981.04/179,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,158.37

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