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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,777.71, 248,091.56 and 99,205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,777.71, 248,091.56 and 99,205.95 is: 136,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,777.71 : 248,091.56 = 99,205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,777.71/248,091.56 = 99,205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,777.71x = 248,091.56 × 99,205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,777.71x = 24,612,158,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612,158,400.75/179,777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,903.28

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