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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,816.66, 248,145.77 and 99,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,816.66, 248,145.77 and 99,244.18 is: 136,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,816.66 : 248,145.77 = 99,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,816.66/248,145.77 = 99,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,816.66x = 248,145.77 × 99,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,816.66x = 24,627,022,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,022,967.90/179,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,956.29

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