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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,823.06, 248,153.31 and 99,252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,823.06, 248,153.31 and 99,252.09 is: 136,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,823.06 : 248,153.31 = 99,252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,823.06/248,153.31 = 99,252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,823.06x = 248,153.31 × 99,252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,823.06x = 24,629,734,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629,734,657.92/179,823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,966.50

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