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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,782.93, 248,095.87 and 99,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,782.93, 248,095.87 and 99,209.40 is: 136,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,782.93 : 248,095.87 = 99,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,782.93/248,095.87 = 99,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,782.93x = 248,095.87 × 99,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,782.93x = 24,613,442,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613,442,405.18/179,782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,906.45

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