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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,749.41, 248,052.21 and 99,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,749.41, 248,052.21 and 99,180.33 is: 136,867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,749.41 : 248,052.21 = 99,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,749.41/248,052.21 = 99,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,749.41x = 248,052.21 × 99,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,749.41x = 24,601,900,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,900,045.03/179,749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.77

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