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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,992.53, 248,370.30 and 99,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,992.53, 248,370.30 and 99,416.16 is: 137,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,992.53 : 248,370.30 = 99,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,992.53/248,370.30 = 99,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,992.53x = 248,370.30 × 99,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,992.53x = 24,692,021,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692,021,484.05/179,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,183.59

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