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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,745.76, 248,049.94 and 99,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,745.76, 248,049.94 and 99,173.24 is: 136,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,745.76 : 248,049.94 = 99,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,745.76/248,049.94 = 99,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,745.76x = 248,049.94 × 99,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,745.76x = 24,599,916,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,916,231.61/179,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,859.51

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