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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,733.08, 248,030.42 and 99,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,733.08, 248,030.42 and 99,164.04 is: 136,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,733.08 : 248,030.42 = 99,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,733.08/248,030.42 = 99,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,733.08x = 248,030.42 × 99,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,733.08x = 24,595,698,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,698,490.10/179,733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,845.70

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