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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,124.24, 268,095.78 and 99,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,124.24, 268,095.78 and 99,039.06 is: 148,232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,124.24 : 268,095.78 = 99,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,124.24/268,095.78 = 99,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,124.24x = 268,095.78 × 99,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,124.24x = 26,551,954,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,954,041.17/179,124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,232.05

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