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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,732.08, 248,029.04 and 99,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,732.08, 248,029.04 and 99,163.04 is: 136,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,732.08 : 248,029.04 = 99,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,732.08/248,029.04 = 99,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,732.08x = 248,029.04 × 99,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,732.08x = 24,595,313,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,313,614.68/179,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,844.32

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