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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,993.16, 248,389.38 and 99,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,993.16, 248,389.38 and 99,425.88 is: 137,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,993.16 : 248,389.38 = 99,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,993.16/248,389.38 = 99,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,993.16x = 248,389.38 × 99,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,993.16x = 24,696,332,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696,332,689.15/179,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,207.06

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