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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.37, 248,027.33 and 99,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.37, 248,027.33 and 99,159.26 is: 136,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.37 : 248,027.33 = 99,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.37/248,027.33 = 99,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.37x = 248,027.33 × 99,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.37x = 24,594,207,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594,207,184.74/179,729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,840.22

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