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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,771.52, 248,074.92 and 99,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,771.52, 248,074.92 and 99,183.18 is: 136,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,771.52 : 248,074.92 = 99,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,771.52/248,074.92 = 99,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,771.52x = 248,074.92 × 99,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,771.52x = 24,604,859,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604,859,443.85/179,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.39

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