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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,462.48, 268,939.74 and 99,535.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,462.48, 268,939.74 and 99,535.63 is: 149,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,462.48 : 268,939.74 = 99,535.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,462.48/268,939.74 = 99,535.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,462.48x = 268,939.74 × 99,535.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,462.48x = 26,769,086,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,086,452.94/179,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,162.58

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