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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,716.19, 248,006.00 and 99,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,716.19, 248,006.00 and 99,147.11 is: 136,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,716.19 : 248,006.00 = 99,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,716.19/248,006.00 = 99,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,716.19x = 248,006.00 × 99,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,716.19x = 24,589,077,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,077,170.50/179,716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,821.72

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