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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,727.14, 248,021.76 and 99,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,727.14, 248,021.76 and 99,155.33 is: 136,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,727.14 : 248,021.76 = 99,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,727.14/248,021.76 = 99,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,727.14x = 248,021.76 × 99,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,727.14x = 24,592,679,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,679,459.98/179,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,833.42

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