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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,768.52, 248,070.78 and 99,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,768.52, 248,070.78 and 99,180.18 is: 136,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,768.52 : 248,070.78 = 99,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,768.52/248,070.78 = 99,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,768.52x = 248,070.78 × 99,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,768.52x = 24,603,704,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,704,613.14/179,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.25

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