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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,103.22, 268,064.30 and 99,018.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,103.22, 268,064.30 and 99,018.05 is: 148,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,103.22 : 268,064.30 = 99,018.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,103.22/268,064.30 = 99,018.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,103.22x = 268,064.30 × 99,018.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,103.22x = 26,543,203,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,203,167.84/179,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,200.59

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