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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.52, 248,027.56 and 99,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.52, 248,027.56 and 99,157 is: 136,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.52 : 248,027.56 = 99,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.52/248,027.56 = 99,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.52x = 248,027.56 × 99,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.52x = 24,593,668,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,668,766.92/179,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,837.11

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