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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,739.71, 248,042.15 and 99,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,739.71, 248,042.15 and 99,170.17 is: 136,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,739.71 : 248,042.15 = 99,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,739.71/248,042.15 = 99,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,739.71x = 248,042.15 × 99,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,739.71x = 24,598,382,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,382,182.67/179,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,855.58

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