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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.55, 248,027.60 and 99,157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.55, 248,027.60 and 99,157.05 is: 136,837.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.55 : 248,027.60 = 99,157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.55/248,027.60 = 99,157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.55x = 248,027.60 × 99,157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.55x = 24,593,685,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,685,382.47/179,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,837.18

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