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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.29, 248,407.49 and 99,430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.29, 248,407.49 and 99,430.61 is: 137,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.29 : 248,407.49 = 99,430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.29/248,407.49 = 99,430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.29x = 248,407.49 × 99,430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.29x = 24,699,307,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,307,265.81/179,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,222.73

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