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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,744.08, 248,046.12 and 99,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,744.08, 248,046.12 and 99,176.62 is: 136,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,744.08 : 248,046.12 = 99,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,744.08/248,046.12 = 99,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,744.08x = 248,046.12 × 99,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,744.08x = 24,600,375,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,375,785.71/179,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.34

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