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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,967.96, 248,357.68 and 99,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,967.96, 248,357.68 and 99,397.52 is: 137,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,967.96 : 248,357.68 = 99,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,967.96/248,357.68 = 99,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,967.96x = 248,357.68 × 99,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,967.96x = 24,686,137,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,137,464.95/179,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,169.62

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