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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.82, 248,349.46 and 99,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.82, 248,349.46 and 99,392.62 is: 137,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.82 : 248,349.46 = 99,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.82/248,349.46 = 99,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.82x = 248,349.46 × 99,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.82x = 24,684,103,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,103,504.99/179,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,159.19

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