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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,968.96, 248,359.06 and 99,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,968.96, 248,359.06 and 99,398.52 is: 137,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,968.96 : 248,359.06 = 99,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,968.96/248,359.06 = 99,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,968.96x = 248,359.06 × 99,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,968.96x = 24,686,522,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,522,992.59/179,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,171.00

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