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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,725.96, 248,020.23 and 99,154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,725.96, 248,020.23 and 99,154.18 is: 136,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,725.96 : 248,020.23 = 99,154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,725.96/248,020.23 = 99,154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,725.96x = 248,020.23 × 99,154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,725.96x = 24,592,242,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,242,529.06/179,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,831.89

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