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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,761.72, 248,066.94 and 99,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,761.72, 248,066.94 and 99,189.26 is: 136,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,761.72 : 248,066.94 = 99,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,761.72/248,066.94 = 99,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,761.72x = 248,066.94 × 99,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,761.72x = 24,605,576,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,576,209.06/179,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,878.84

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