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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,741.96, 248,044.82 and 99,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,741.96, 248,044.82 and 99,169.52 is: 136,854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,741.96 : 248,044.82 = 99,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,741.96/248,044.82 = 99,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,741.96x = 248,044.82 × 99,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,741.96x = 24,598,485,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,485,737.89/179,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,854.44

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