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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,969.96, 248,360.42 and 99,399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,969.96, 248,360.42 and 99,399.54 is: 137,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,969.96 : 248,360.42 = 99,399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,969.96/248,360.42 = 99,399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,969.96x = 248,360.42 × 99,399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,969.96x = 24,686,911,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,911,502.21/179,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,172.40

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