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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,991.08, 248,366.40 and 99,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,991.08, 248,366.40 and 99,413.80 is: 137,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,991.08 : 248,366.40 = 99,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,991.08/248,366.40 = 99,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,991.08x = 248,366.40 × 99,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,991.08x = 24,691,047,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691,047,181.80/179,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,179.28

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