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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,722.24, 248,017.53 and 99,149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,722.24, 248,017.53 and 99,149.74 is: 136,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,722.24 : 248,017.53 = 99,149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,722.24/248,017.53 = 99,149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,722.24x = 248,017.53 × 99,149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,722.24x = 24,590,872,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,872,808.99/179,722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,827.10

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