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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,762.41, 248,062.46 and 99,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,762.41, 248,062.46 and 99,174.16 is: 136,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,762.41 : 248,062.46 = 99,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,762.41/248,062.46 = 99,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,762.41x = 248,062.46 × 99,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,762.41x = 24,601,384,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,384,982.01/179,762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,855.00

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