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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,726.51, 248,023.41 and 99,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,726.51, 248,023.41 and 99,154 is: 136,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,726.51 : 248,023.41 = 99,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,726.51/248,023.41 = 99,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,726.51x = 248,023.41 × 99,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,726.51x = 24,592,513,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,513,195.14/179,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,832.98

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