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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,748.76, 248,054.09 and 99,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,748.76, 248,054.09 and 99,176.25 is: 136,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,748.76 : 248,054.09 = 99,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,748.76/248,054.09 = 99,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,748.76x = 248,054.09 × 99,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,748.76x = 24,601,074,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,074,443.36/179,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.67

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