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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,982.74, 248,354.87 and 99,405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,982.74, 248,354.87 and 99,405.47 is: 137,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,982.74 : 248,354.87 = 99,405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,982.74/248,354.87 = 99,405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,982.74x = 248,354.87 × 99,405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,982.74x = 24,687,830,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687,830,840.34/179,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,167.77

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