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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,767.97, 248,079.50 and 99,195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,767.97, 248,079.50 and 99,195.43 is: 136,889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,767.97 : 248,079.50 = 99,195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,767.97/248,079.50 = 99,195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,767.97x = 248,079.50 × 99,195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,767.97x = 24,608,352,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,352,676.69/179,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,889.53

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