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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,774.46, 248,089.47 and 99,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,774.46, 248,089.47 and 99,204.30 is: 136,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,774.46 : 248,089.47 = 99,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,774.46/248,089.47 = 99,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,774.46x = 248,089.47 × 99,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,774.46x = 24,611,542,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611,542,208.72/179,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,902.33

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