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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,715.95, 248,007.30 and 99,148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,715.95, 248,007.30 and 99,148.49 is: 136,824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,715.95 : 248,007.30 = 99,148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,715.95/248,007.30 = 99,148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,715.95x = 248,007.30 × 99,148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,715.95x = 24,589,549,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,549,303.98/179,715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,824.52

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