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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,755.45, 248,063.85 and 99,185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,755.45, 248,063.85 and 99,185.95 is: 136,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,755.45 : 248,063.85 = 99,185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,755.45/248,063.85 = 99,185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,755.45x = 248,063.85 × 99,185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,755.45x = 24,604,448,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604,448,622.91/179,755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,877.34

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