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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,967.24, 248,350.03 and 99,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,967.24, 248,350.03 and 99,393.03 is: 137,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,967.24 : 248,350.03 = 99,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,967.24/248,350.03 = 99,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,967.24x = 248,350.03 × 99,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,967.24x = 24,684,261,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,261,982.29/179,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,159.75

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