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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,751.08, 248,057.82 and 99,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,751.08, 248,057.82 and 99,181.59 is: 136,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,751.08 : 248,057.82 = 99,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,751.08/248,057.82 = 99,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,751.08x = 248,057.82 × 99,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,751.08x = 24,602,768,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,768,999.53/179,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,871.33

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