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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,433.65, 268,896.57 and 99,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,433.65, 268,896.57 and 99,506.77 is: 149,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,433.65 : 268,896.57 = 99,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,433.65/268,896.57 = 99,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,433.65x = 268,896.57 × 99,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,433.65x = 26,757,028,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757,028,472.54/179,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,119.35

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