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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.97, 248,025.64 and 99,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.97, 248,025.64 and 99,158.14 is: 136,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.97 : 248,025.64 = 99,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.97/248,025.64 = 99,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.97x = 248,025.64 × 99,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.97x = 24,593,761,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,761,134.71/179,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,837.29

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