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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,724, 248,017.44 and 99,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,724, 248,017.44 and 99,152.16 is: 136,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,724 : 248,017.44 = 99,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,724/248,017.44 = 99,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,724x = 248,017.44 × 99,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,724x = 24,591,464,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591,464,893.67/179,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,829.05

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