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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,759.24, 248,072.94 and 99,191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,759.24, 248,072.94 and 99,191.95 is: 136,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,759.24 : 248,072.94 = 99,191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,759.24/248,072.94 = 99,191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,759.24x = 248,072.94 × 99,191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,759.24x = 24,606,838,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606,838,040.65/179,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,887.75

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