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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.14, 248,394.04 and 99,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.14, 248,394.04 and 99,424.94 is: 137,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.14 : 248,394.04 = 99,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.14/248,394.04 = 99,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.14x = 248,394.04 × 99,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.14x = 24,696,562,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696,562,523.36/179,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,203.78

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