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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,777.16, 248,092.29 and 99,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,777.16, 248,092.29 and 99,204.66 is: 136,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,777.16 : 248,092.29 = 99,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,777.16/248,092.29 = 99,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,777.16x = 248,092.29 × 99,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,777.16x = 24,611,911,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611,911,278.07/179,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,902.33

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