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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,766.59, 248,077.60 and 99,194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,766.59, 248,077.60 and 99,194.05 is: 136,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,766.59 : 248,077.60 = 99,194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,766.59/248,077.60 = 99,194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,766.59x = 248,077.60 × 99,194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,766.59x = 24,607,821,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,607,821,858.28/179,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,887.63

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