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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.15, 248,024.52 and 99,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.15, 248,024.52 and 99,157.33 is: 136,836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.15 : 248,024.52 = 99,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.15/248,024.52 = 99,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.15x = 248,024.52 × 99,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.15x = 24,593,448,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,448,557.67/179,729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.17

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