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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,714.95, 248,005.92 and 99,147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,714.95, 248,005.92 and 99,147.49 is: 136,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,714.95 : 248,005.92 = 99,147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,714.95/248,005.92 = 99,147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,714.95x = 248,005.92 × 99,147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,714.95x = 24,589,163,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,163,233.11/179,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,823.14

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