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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.14, 248,389.91 and 99,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.14, 248,389.91 and 99,421.93 is: 137,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.14 : 248,389.91 = 99,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.14/248,389.91 = 99,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.14x = 248,389.91 × 99,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.14x = 24,695,404,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,695,404,430.94/179,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,199.63

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