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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,767.26, 248,079.54 and 99,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,767.26, 248,079.54 and 99,197.14 is: 136,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,767.26 : 248,079.54 = 99,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,767.26/248,079.54 = 99,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,767.26x = 248,079.54 × 99,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,767.26x = 24,608,780,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,780,860.52/179,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,892.45

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