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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,724.96, 248,018.85 and 99,153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,724.96, 248,018.85 and 99,153.18 is: 136,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,724.96 : 248,018.85 = 99,153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,724.96/248,018.85 = 99,153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,724.96x = 248,018.85 × 99,153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,724.96x = 24,591,857,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591,857,677.44/179,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,830.51

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