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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,744.76, 248,048.56 and 99,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,744.76, 248,048.56 and 99,172.24 is: 136,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,744.76 : 248,048.56 = 99,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,744.76/248,048.56 = 99,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,744.76x = 248,048.56 × 99,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,744.76x = 24,599,530,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,530,827.82/179,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,858.12

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