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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,741.41, 248,031.63 and 99,168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,741.41, 248,031.63 and 99,168.93 is: 136,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,741.41 : 248,031.63 = 99,168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,741.41/248,031.63 = 99,168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,741.41x = 248,031.63 × 99,168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,741.41x = 24,597,031,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,031,353.26/179,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,846.77

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