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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.16, 248,393.14 and 99,429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.16, 248,393.14 and 99,429.31 is: 137,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.16 : 248,393.14 = 99,429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.16/248,393.14 = 99,429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.16x = 248,393.14 × 99,429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.16x = 24,697,558,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,697,558,518.93/179,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,211.59

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