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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,104.73, 268,066.55 and 99,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,104.73, 268,066.55 and 99,019.55 is: 148,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,104.73 : 268,066.55 = 99,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,104.73/268,066.55 = 99,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,104.73x = 268,066.55 × 99,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,104.73x = 26,543,827,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,827,315.62/179,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,202.83

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