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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,727.08, 248,023.38 and 99,154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,727.08, 248,023.38 and 99,154.79 is: 136,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,727.08 : 248,023.38 = 99,154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,727.08/248,023.38 = 99,154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,727.08x = 248,023.38 × 99,154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,727.08x = 24,592,706,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,706,220.79/179,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,833.62

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