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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,745.21, 248,055.89 and 99,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,745.21, 248,055.89 and 99,177.95 is: 136,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,745.21 : 248,055.89 = 99,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,745.21/248,055.89 = 99,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,745.21x = 248,055.89 × 99,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,745.21x = 24,601,674,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,674,655.63/179,745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,869.71

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