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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,749.26, 248,054.78 and 99,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,749.26, 248,054.78 and 99,176.75 is: 136,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,749.26 : 248,054.78 = 99,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,749.26/248,054.78 = 99,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,749.26x = 248,054.78 × 99,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,749.26x = 24,601,266,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,266,902.37/179,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,864.36

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