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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,741.07, 248,041.98 and 99,173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,741.07, 248,041.98 and 99,173.61 is: 136,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,741.07 : 248,041.98 = 99,173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,741.07/248,041.98 = 99,173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,741.07x = 248,041.98 × 99,173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,741.07x = 24,599,218,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,218,588.15/179,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,859.20

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