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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.49, 248,355.77 and 99,392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.49, 248,355.77 and 99,392.15 is: 137,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.49 : 248,355.77 = 99,392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.49/248,355.77 = 99,392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.49x = 248,355.77 × 99,392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.49x = 24,684,612,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,612,206.47/179,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,162.27

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