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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,141.24, 268,121.28 and 99,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,141.24, 268,121.28 and 99,056.10 is: 148,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,141.24 : 268,121.28 = 99,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,141.24/268,121.28 = 99,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,141.24x = 268,121.28 × 99,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,141.24x = 26,559,048,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,048,323.81/179,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,257.59

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