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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.08, 248,026.14 and 99,156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.08, 248,026.14 and 99,156.79 is: 136,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.08 : 248,026.14 = 99,156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.08/248,026.14 = 99,156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.08x = 248,026.14 × 99,156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.08x = 24,593,475,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,475,878.49/179,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.38

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