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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,967.77, 248,350.71 and 99,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,967.77, 248,350.71 and 99,389.58 is: 137,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,967.77 : 248,350.71 = 99,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,967.77/248,350.71 = 99,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,967.77x = 248,350.71 × 99,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,967.77x = 24,683,473,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,473,038.90/179,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,154.96

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