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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.47, 248,024.95 and 99,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.47, 248,024.95 and 99,157.64 is: 136,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.47 : 248,024.95 = 99,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.47/248,024.95 = 99,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.47x = 248,024.95 × 99,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.47x = 24,593,568,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,568,703.12/179,729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,836.60

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