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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.02, 248,026.86 and 99,156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.02, 248,026.86 and 99,156.51 is: 136,836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.02 : 248,026.86 = 99,156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.02/248,026.86 = 99,156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.02x = 248,026.86 × 99,156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.02x = 24,593,477,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,477,823.86/179,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.43

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