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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,731.23, 248,029.96 and 99,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,731.23, 248,029.96 and 99,158.74 is: 136,839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,731.23 : 248,029.96 = 99,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,731.23/248,029.96 = 99,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,731.23x = 248,029.96 × 99,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,731.23x = 24,594,338,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594,338,315.85/179,731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,839.54

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