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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,755.72, 248,068.09 and 99,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,755.72, 248,068.09 and 99,188.43 is: 136,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,755.72 : 248,068.09 = 99,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,755.72/248,068.09 = 99,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,755.72x = 248,068.09 × 99,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,755.72x = 24,605,485,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,485,062.48/179,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,882.90

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