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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,725.51, 248,022.03 and 99,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,725.51, 248,022.03 and 99,153 is: 136,831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,725.51 : 248,022.03 = 99,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,725.51/248,022.03 = 99,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,725.51x = 248,022.03 × 99,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,725.51x = 24,592,128,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,128,340.59/179,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,831.60

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