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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,725.83, 248,021.66 and 99,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,725.83, 248,021.66 and 99,153.54 is: 136,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,725.83 : 248,021.66 = 99,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,725.83/248,021.66 = 99,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,725.83x = 248,021.66 × 99,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,725.83x = 24,592,225,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,225,585.68/179,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,831.89

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