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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.14, 248,392.66 and 99,423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.14, 248,392.66 and 99,423.94 is: 137,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.14 : 248,392.66 = 99,423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.14/248,392.66 = 99,423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.14x = 248,392.66 × 99,423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.14x = 24,696,176,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696,176,924.28/179,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,202.40

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