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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,756.81, 248,069.55 and 99,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,756.81, 248,069.55 and 99,189.52 is: 136,884.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,756.81 : 248,069.55 = 99,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,756.81/248,069.55 = 99,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,756.81x = 248,069.55 × 99,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,756.81x = 24,605,899,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,899,692.02/179,756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,884.38

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