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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,750.61, 248,056.73 and 99,178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,750.61, 248,056.73 and 99,178.19 is: 136,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,750.61 : 248,056.73 = 99,178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,750.61/248,056.73 = 99,178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,750.61x = 248,056.73 × 99,178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,750.61x = 24,601,817,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,817,064.68/179,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,866.39

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