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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,747.76, 248,052.70 and 99,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,747.76, 248,052.70 and 99,175.24 is: 136,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,747.76 : 248,052.70 = 99,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,747.76/248,052.70 = 99,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,747.76x = 248,052.70 × 99,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,747.76x = 24,600,686,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,686,055.15/179,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,862.27

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