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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,463.30, 268,940.96 and 99,536.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,463.30, 268,940.96 and 99,536.45 is: 149,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,463.30 : 268,940.96 = 99,536.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,463.30/268,940.96 = 99,536.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,463.30x = 268,940.96 × 99,536.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,463.30x = 26,769,426,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,426,948.87/179,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,163.80

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