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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,732.96, 248,029.88 and 99,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,732.96, 248,029.88 and 99,161.20 is: 136,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,732.96 : 248,029.88 = 99,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,732.96/248,029.88 = 99,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,732.96x = 248,029.88 × 99,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,732.96x = 24,594,940,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594,940,536.66/179,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,841.57

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