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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,767.59, 248,078.98 and 99,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,767.59, 248,078.98 and 99,195.05 is: 136,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,767.59 : 248,078.98 = 99,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,767.59/248,078.98 = 99,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,767.59x = 248,078.98 × 99,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,767.59x = 24,608,206,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,206,825.05/179,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,889.01

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