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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,746.26, 248,050.64 and 99,173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,746.26, 248,050.64 and 99,173.75 is: 136,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,746.26 : 248,050.64 = 99,173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,746.26/248,050.64 = 99,173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,746.26x = 248,050.64 × 99,173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,746.26x = 24,600,110,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,110,422.58/179,746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,860.21

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