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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,763.15, 248,063.49 and 99,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,763.15, 248,063.49 and 99,174.90 is: 136,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,763.15 : 248,063.49 = 99,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,763.15/248,063.49 = 99,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,763.15x = 248,063.49 × 99,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,763.15x = 24,601,671,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,671,814.40/179,763.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,856.03

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