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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,472.44, 268,954.54 and 99,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,472.44, 268,954.54 and 99,545.46 is: 149,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,472.44 : 268,954.54 = 99,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,472.44/268,954.54 = 99,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,472.44x = 268,954.54 × 99,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,472.44x = 26,773,203,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,203,403.39/179,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,177.24

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