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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.40, 248,024.86 and 99,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.40, 248,024.86 and 99,157.58 is: 136,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.40 : 248,024.86 = 99,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.40/248,024.86 = 99,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.40x = 248,024.86 × 99,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.40x = 24,593,544,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,544,897.44/179,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.52

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