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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.01, 248,027.94 and 99,159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.01, 248,027.94 and 99,159.39 is: 136,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.01 : 248,027.94 = 99,159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.01/248,027.94 = 99,159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.01x = 248,027.94 × 99,159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.01x = 24,594,299,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594,299,233.36/179,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,841.01

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