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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,757.17, 248,063.33 and 99,185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,757.17, 248,063.33 and 99,185.45 is: 136,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,757.17 : 248,063.33 = 99,185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,757.17/248,063.33 = 99,185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,757.17x = 248,063.33 × 99,185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,757.17x = 24,604,273,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604,273,882.67/179,757.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,875.07

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