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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,740.96, 248,040.92 and 99,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,740.96, 248,040.92 and 99,169.20 is: 136,852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,740.96 : 248,040.92 = 99,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,740.96/248,040.92 = 99,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,740.96x = 248,040.92 × 99,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,740.96x = 24,598,019,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,019,603.66/179,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,852.61

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