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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,733.96, 248,031.26 and 99,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,733.96, 248,031.26 and 99,162.20 is: 136,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,733.96 : 248,031.26 = 99,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,733.96/248,031.26 = 99,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,733.96x = 248,031.26 × 99,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,733.96x = 24,595,325,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,325,410.37/179,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,842.95

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