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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,726.14, 248,020.38 and 99,154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,726.14, 248,020.38 and 99,154.33 is: 136,832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,726.14 : 248,020.38 = 99,154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,726.14/248,020.38 = 99,154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,726.14x = 248,020.38 × 99,154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,726.14x = 24,592,293,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,293,985.19/179,726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,832.04

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