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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,726.70, 248,020.50 and 99,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,726.70, 248,020.50 and 99,157.62 is: 136,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,726.70 : 248,020.50 = 99,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,726.70/248,020.50 = 99,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,726.70x = 248,020.50 × 99,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,726.70x = 24,593,122,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,122,491.21/179,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.22

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