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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,734.96, 248,032.68 and 99,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,734.96, 248,032.68 and 99,163.20 is: 136,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,734.96 : 248,032.68 = 99,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,734.96/248,032.68 = 99,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,734.96x = 248,032.68 × 99,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,734.96x = 24,595,714,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,714,253.38/179,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,844.35

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