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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,751.42, 248,062.15 and 99,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,751.42, 248,062.15 and 99,184.13 is: 136,876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,751.42 : 248,062.15 = 99,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,751.42/248,062.15 = 99,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,751.42x = 248,062.15 × 99,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,751.42x = 24,603,829,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,829,952.15/179,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,876.97

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